The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence has tweeted that the CDC is urging residents of New York, New Jersey […]
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Another View: Boris Johnson gets it regarding COVID-19 safety – why can’t American conservatives?
Those doubling down on the choice of the economy over individuals are those most at risk from the virus’ complications.
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Gina Barreca: Laughter brings us together while we practice social distancing
Jokes, mockery and humor are confessions of worry over COVID-19, and mirth provides a collective atonement.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: Hunkering down and holding my breath as disasters collide
The man we elected to lead our country is putting money ahead of people during a deadly public health crisis.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: On the front lines of COVID-19 fight, nurses and doctors are unprotected
Because health care corporations didn’t prepare, a nurse and her colleagues wonder every day whether they’ll bring home the deadly virus.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine’s congressional delegation urges Navy to ease pressure on BIW to keep operating
The letter signed by Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King and Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden asks the Navy to apply the same standards to private shipyards such as BIW as it does to its 4 public shipyards.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. has troubling new outbreaks as infections worldwide top 640,000
The United States becomes the first country to surpass 100,000 infections, and worrisome numbers are reported in New Orleans, Chicago and Detroit.
Posted inNation & World
‘Go home!’ South Africa records first death as lockdown begins
Police scream at the homeless as the nation’s coronavirus cases reach 1,170, the most in Africa.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Tools for remote work become social lifeline for isolated Mainers
Zoom happy hours and family reunions, and other video conferencing options, are keeping Mainers connected despite being isolated in their homes.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Southern Maine business leaders move quickly to address blood shortage
‘Distance Saves Lives’ blood drives will be held each of the next 10 Wednesdays with a goal of producing more than 1,000 pints of donated blood.