The middle distance runner had been preparing for the U.S. Olympic Trials in hopes of making her first Summer Games appearance.
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Togus VA adds external triage tent to handle coronavirus cases, testing
VA Maine Healthcare-Togus looks to lessen the potential for infection in main hospital building by adding the new unit outside.
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Brunswick Development Corporation offering loans for businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
Brunswick businesses are encouraged to apply for the loans, which will be issued first-come, first-served, right away.
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Plummeting Maine Turnpike traffic a ‘proxy for economic collapse’
Daily vehicle traffic on the turnpike dropped precipitously last week as employees worked from home and businesses closed.
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Terrence McNally, celebrated playwright who chronicled gay lives, dies at 81 from coronavirus
The honored playwright received a lifetime achievement Tony last year.
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Prime members first: Amazon ranking customers, ramping up hiring to address coronavirus demand
The company has more than 150 million Prime members worldwide who pay a fee for benefits including guaranteed one-day shipping, free two-hour delivery and other perks.
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Portland orders residents to shelter in place
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, individuals are ordered to stay at home for five days starting Wednesday, March 25, unless they are getting outdoor exercise or patronizing an essential business such as a food provider or pharmacy.
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Portland issues stay-at-home order, closing all but essential workplaces
City officials say residents must shelter in place starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday to slow the spread of the virus, which has infected at least 5 city employees.
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Virus worries may further delay start of recreational marijuana market
A memo from the state Office of Marijuana Policy said opening the market in June could conflict with social distancing guidelines.
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Trump hopes country will be ‘opened up’ by Easter despite health officials’ warnings
As many public health officials call for stricter restrictions on public interactions, the president said he is looking toward easing the advisories that have sidelined workers, shut down schools and led to a widespread economic slowdown.