The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily hatlted flights to New York City-area airports because of coronavirus-related staffing issues at a regional air-traffic control center.
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Drive-in theaters find themselves suited to now
Social distancing fuels a temporary surge in business at some drive-ins.
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Maine now has 70 confirmed coronavirus cases
Those include 41 cases in Cumberland County; meanwhile, a sixth presumptive positive test is reported by OceanView at Falmouth.
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Watch: Portland neighbors fight coronavirus isolation through song
The neighborhood sing-along in Deering Center had its inspiration in Italy, where people on lockdown have opened their windows to spread cheer.
Posted inNation & World
A new message on coronavirus in hard-hit areas: Don’t get tested
Health officials say the battle to contain the virus is lost, and broad testing will burn through supplies needed in ICUs.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: China-bashing might make Trump’s base happy, but it puts everyone at risk
We need Beijing to provide guidance as we prepare for an onslaught of COVID-19 cases.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: ‘Our health care system is about to become completely overwhelmed’
An emergency physician with roots in Maine describes ‘a turning point’ on the COVID-19 unit of the out-of-state ER where she works.
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Three states lock down 70 million people against the virus
Illinois and New York join California in ordering all residents to stay in their homes unless they have vital reasons to go out.
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Facebook users from around the world belt it out in Mainer’s karaoke group
More than 1,000 videos have been posted to Quarantine Karaoke since Joe Meyers of Brewer created the group Wednesday.
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Suspect claimed he needed guns to protect himself during virus outbreak
Arthur M. Andrews, 34, of Camden was charged with being a convicted felon in possession of firearms.