Tourist towns are seeing an influx of part-time residents trying to get away from crowded, less peaceful places in search of fresh air and open spaces.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: How to make decisions about non-urgent care in the face of COVID-19
Deciding how, when and whether to seek care? Consult your health care provider first.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Republican Party has paved the way for U.S. to be overtaken by COVID-19
The crisis is the result of the demonization of government, the diminishment of the role of science and support for a president who’s not fit to lead.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Coronavirus case confirmed at Bates College
LEWISTON — A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Bates College, school officials announced Thursday night. Although, officials didn’t specify whether the patient is a student or faculty, he or she was said to be at home in self-isolation. “We became aware of this case today,” Bates President Clayton Spencer wrote on the school […]
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Confirmed coronavirus cases in U.S. doubled in two days, to more than 13,000
Amid the coronavirus clampdown, Americans are urged not to travel abroad, and Italy surpasses China in deaths.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine fitness clubs struggle to work out a coronavirus strategy
Some have closed, some have moved online or outside, while a few say they will stay open as long as they can.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
As virus spreads, groups try to educate Maine immigrants about the risks
But language and cultural barriers make it difficult to get the message out.
Posted inLocal & State
Colby College staff member tests positive for coronavirus
The college’s dean said in a notice Thursday night the staff member works for Colby’s athletic department and has been isolated at home with relatively mild symptoms.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine hospitals scramble for supplies, try to build capacity quickly
The hospitals are canceling all non-critical procedures and banking on social distancing to reduce demand for their limited number of beds.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics’ Smart tests positive for coronavirus
In a Twitter video, Marcus Smart says he is feeling fine and doesn’t feel any symptoms.