The coronavirus is forcing large Portland-area businesses to adopt new rules to keep workers healthy and business humming.
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Coronavirus how-to: Which is better, soap or sanitizer?
Clean those hands, in whatever way you can.
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Asian shares bounce after Wall Street dive and warning of recession
The rebound follows news that the Trump administration plans strong support for airlines stricken by the coronavirus outbreak and is pushing the Senate to enact a massive stimulus package to ease losses for businesses and individuals.
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Maine lawmakers, governor reach bipartisan deal on $73 million coronavirus response
The new spending bill is $52 million less than the supplemental budget Gov. Janet Mills proposed last month, reflecting concern about potential impacts to the Maine economy.
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Coming together in faith even as a virus pulls communities apart
Religious leaders in Greater Portland are finding ways to foster togetherness as the coronavirus pandemic forces them to limit or even cancel physical services.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Impromptu graduation for Bates College Class of 2020
Seniors at Lewiston college organize their own graduation before school closes on Tuesday.
Posted inMaine, News
Coronavirus means an early end to ski season in parts of Maine
Ski resorts are among countless businesses across Maine scaling back or changing operations in response to health advisories.
Posted inNation / World
Trump calls on Americans to cease hoarding food, supplies
“You don’t have to buy so much,” the president said at a news conference Sunday. “Take it easy. Just relax.”
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‘Bigger than any one of us’: Biden, Sanders take on pandemic
The Democratic presidential candidates, in their first one-on-one debate of the 2020 campaign, are looking to cast themselves as best-positioned to lead the nation through a global pandemic.