These days, the question of whether to wear underpants is an existential crisis, J.P. Devine writes.
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Massachusetts man who tested positive for coronavirus while in Maine counts himself lucky
The 61-year-old man said the key during his diagnosis has been a positive mental attitude, coupled with exercise, drinking liquids and a good diet.
J.P. Devine: Coronavirus makes us admire the view from the big inside
Be brave, readers, during this time of hunkering down, and we’ll get through this, J.P. Devine writes.
Massachusetts man says on radio he’s positive for coronavirus, quarantined in Somerset County
The Maine Center for Disease Control says the man’s case wouldn’t be counted for Somerset County, which remained at zero confirmed cases as of Thursday, because federal rules go by a person’s primary residence.
Colby College in Waterville reports 5 cases of coronavirus, including at least 2 students
The college said on its website that five community members had tested positive for COVID-19 as of Thursday.
Sidney postpones elections, annual Town Meeting
The elections scheduled for Friday and annual meeting scheduled for Saturday will take place at a later date, officials said.
Sharon Wood: A first-person urgent care encounter
A screening at a Maine urgent care center is a reminder of how the coronavirus affects us all and how we should be thankful our medical professionals are at the top of their game, Sharon Wood writes.
Inland hospital turning Waterville drive-up site into ‘medical screening’ spot
The drive-up location off Kennedy Memorial Drive won’t be open Tuesday as hospital officials put a focus on screening for coronavirus symptoms through a telephone hotline before arriving for an in-person check.
J.P. Devine: Would prayer during the coronavirus outbreak help?
As this evil floats around us, call the elderly, talk to God and ask what you can do for others, J.P. Devine writes.
Waterville hospital preps for Friday launch of drive-up coronavirus testing site
The site, at the Faith Evangelical Free Church off Kennedy Memorial Drive, will become the key COVID-19 testing location for Northern Light Inland Hospital.