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COVID-19

Published
April 3, 2020

Bill Nemitz: ‘Crossing the bridge’ from a Maine nursing school to a world in crisis

St. Joseph's College of Maine's nursing Class of 2020, deprived of a real graduation, prepares to take on a pandemic.
Published
April 2, 2020

Scarborough employees test positive for COVID-19, Hannaford case confirmed

The two town staffers are expected to make a full recovery, according to Town Manager Tom Hall.
Published
March 26, 2020

‘Pulling the rope in the same direction’: Cape, SoPo, Scarborough adapting to new normal for businesses

Officials note that many essential businesses remain open; among them is a medical marijuana dispensary in South Portland.
Published
March 25, 2020

Latest coronavirus case raises new concern for Maine state workers

The largest union representing state workers questions whether enough is being done to protect them from infection.
Published
March 24, 2020

Bill Nemitz: She would be at her husband’s side – if only she could

A hospital's new 'no visitors' policy, rightfully aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, renders a possible end-of-life moment all the more painful.

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Published
March 20, 2020

Maine schools extend coronavirus closures until late April

Students across the state will learn remotely for at least another 5 weeks, as many districts keep buildings closed and cancel extracurricular activities until at least April 27.
Published
March 16, 2020

Wait for testing frustrates Mainers who fear they are infected

'My concern is with doctor’s offices telling people to wait out the symptoms,' says a Portland woman who's been sick since last week.
Published
March 16, 2020

Maine casinos close as coronavirus spreads

Oxford Casino says it will close for at least 2 weeks, but probably longer.
Published
March 16, 2020

Facing virus, BIW union demands shipyard give employees paid leave

Bath Iron Works, one of Maine’s largest employers, announced it will allow employees to take unpaid leave for two weeks without losing their job, but the union is pushing back.
Published
March 16, 2020

S. Portland, Scarborough, Cape officials push pause for next two weeks

Schools and some municipal buildings in South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth are closing for to help stem the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.