Even as the U.S. has largely hunkered down, some powerful people in Washington have defied preventative measures aimed at curbing the spread of the contagious coronavirus
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WOXO says farewell to listeners; Gleason Radio Group to go silent after 45 years
The five stations will go off the air at 7 p.m. on Sunday.
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The Latest: Death toll in U.S. now exceeds 1,000
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the nation and world. NEW YORK — Worldwide, the death toll climbed past 21,000, according to a running count kept by Johns Hopkins University. The number of dead in the U.S. rose to 1,041 as of late Wednesday, with nearly 70,000 infections. Spanish parliament extends state of […]
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Senate passes $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote
The chamber stayed in session late Wednesday night in anticipation of passing the bill after days of delays. The House is expected to pass it on Friday.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: Coronavirus crisis reveals the depth of our grace – and our greed
Lost in the cacophony of our times is an Italian priest’s quiet death of COVID-19 – after he gave his respirator to another patient.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Women’s pro Ultimate team takes season suspension in stride
Portland Rising hopes to get in some play this season, but if not will be ready for go for 2021.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: The coronavirus is giving us a choice
We can have a shorter disruption now, or a much worse one later.
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School districts wrestling with impacts of longer-term closures
There’s little consistency from district to district in the plans schools are making for extended closures, and Maine’s Department of Education says that for now it will hold off on requirements for remote learning.
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The Virus Diaries: ‘Walking a tightrope’ to balance parenting and job’s demands
Adam Burnett’s workload has increased dramatically because of the pandemic, and now he’s juggling increased parenting demands as well.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: To change our state’s forecast for COVID-19, we cannot afford half measures
Maine now has over 100 cases. Global data show that the time between 100 cases and 100 deaths averages 13 days.