Nursing homes and assisted-living facilities take steps to curb the spread of coronavirus, while a resident of OceanView at Falmouth remained at Maine Medical Center on Tuesday.
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As virus spreads, Maine’s economy struggles
From falling stock prices to canceled orders and disappearing customers, the state’s businesses are taking a big hit.
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When Irish eyes are absent: Virus subdues St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day revelers across the world tried to salvage the holiday with makeshift celebrations after parades and parties were scrapped and residents were urged to hunker down at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus
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Distilleries using high-proof alcohol to make hand sanitizer
The founder of Eight Oaks Farm Distillery in Pennsylvania says the disinfectant will be first sent to charitable groups at no cost.
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TV ratings illustrate hunger for news on coronavirus threat
An episode of ABC’s ‘World News Tonight’ last Thursday drew more viewers than any television show in prime time last week
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Brunswick Sears closed after coronavirus exposure
Larry Costello, public relations director for Sears and K-mart, said management has “spoken with each of our associates to alert them as to the possible exposure and to encourage any associate with symptoms to seek medical attention.”
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Union leaders step up the call for BIW to close to protect workers from virus
Matt Schlobohm, executive director of Maine AFL-CIO, said BIW’s 8,000 workers from all 16 counties come into contact with upwards of 100,000 people when they leave the shipyard’s gates, meaning if coronavirus reaches BIW, it could speed the spread of the disease across the state.
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Mainer stuck in Italy says extreme lockdown offers lessons for U.S.
Jacqueline Curtis says the Italian restrictions on leaving home and gathering in markets now give her a sense of a calm, and she might even delay her trip back home because she feels safer staying put.
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Brunswick, Bath declare emergency, prohibits late-night gatherings
The proclamations in both towns prohibit gatherings between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m.
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Marriott begins furloughs; tens of thousands may be affected
The company said it is closing some hotels, but workers will keep health benefits for now.