The CDC is recommending that gatherings of 50 people or more in US be canceled or postponed over the next eight weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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PHOTO: Looking closely for COVID-19
Lewiston hospital screening facility in use Sunday afternoon.
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Maine parents, teachers prepare for first-ever shift to virtual classrooms
Many K-12 schools will delve into uncharted territory as they switch temporarily to remote learning to slow the spread of coronavirus.
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Federal Reserve slashes interest rates to zero as part of wide-ranging emergency intervention
The Fed took dramatic steps not seen since the 2008 financial crisis to bolster the U.S. economy in the face of coronavirus.
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Hospitals fear any surge of virus cases, supply shortages
Among the biggest concerns is whether there will be enough beds, equipment and staff to handle several large outbreaks simultaneously in multiple cities.
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Business fallout: Walmart limits hours, airlines cut flying
Beginning Sunday, more than 4,700 Walmart and Neighborhood Market locations in the U.S. will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 pm. until further notice.
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Mills declares state of emergency as Maine reports 7 confirmed, 5 likely coronavirus cases
A student at Cape Elizabeth Middle School as well as two residents of a Falmouth retirement community have tested presumptively positive for COVID-19.
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Live coronavirus updates: Public and Catholic schools canceling classes for several weeks
Some stores reducing hours to replenish stock Some grocery and department stores are reducing hours so they can catch-up to restock store shelves. Shaws posted on social media that they will be closing most stores at 10 p.m. nightly instead of 11 p.m. Some Walmart stores that close at midnight will now be closing at […]
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VIDEO: Lewiston native in Nashville wrote a coronavirus version of “Rhinestone Cowboy”
LEWISTON — Lewiston native and St. Dom’s graduate, Matt McAtee, who now lives in Nashville where he performs, wrote coronavirus lyrics to Glen Campbell’s “Rhinestone Cowboy.” The video has gone viral on Facebook.
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Mills seeks disaster loans for businesses affected by pandemic
Maine lawmakers will also consider a bill that will allow workers affected by COVID-19 to qualify for unemployment insurance.