The Windham Town Council voted to delay the vote on two marijuana ordinances for the third time in light of Gov. Mills’ executive order.
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Pandemic plagues small businesses in Westbrook, Gorham
Small businesses are hoping for relief soon.
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Gorham prepares with emergency ordinance
The Town Council approves a measure that would allow for a shelter in place order, and the superintendent says the entire School Department has pitched in for distance learning.
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Two people connected to South Portland schools test positive for coronavirus
The mayor declares a state of emergency, and the superintendent says in a letter it was ‘a matter of time’ before the district saw cases.
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Buxton selectmen to update on coronavirus
Food pantries are in need of some help.
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Worldwide demand for ventilators now 10 times what’s available, says maker
In severe cases, the availability of a ventilator to help a COVID-19 patient breathe can be the difference between life and death.
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Great Falls Marketing looking to hire 100 remote workers ASAP
The new hires will join the Auburn company’s existing 340 employees.
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State calls for more supplies, testing as virus cases rise to 142
The head of Maine’s CDC says the state is seeing the type of ‘rapid rise’ that other regions have, and is pressing the federal government to release more supplies for health care workers.
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Aid group says Mideast lockdowns hinder humanitarian efforts
Countries across the Middle East have imposed sweeping measures to prevent its spread, including closing their borders.
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Maine financial regulator loosens industry rules amid crisis
The Maine Securities Administrator is temporarily relaxing certain requirements for financial firms, to keep the industry moving during the coronavirus outbreak.