Councilors also got an update from City Manager Michael Roy about how the coronavirus situation is likely to affect the proposed 2020-21 municipal budget.
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Franklin County commission OKs dispatch operation plan
Regional Communications Center staff have developed a contingency, including sheltering in place.
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Maine Acts of Kindness: Farmer’s market yields food donations
Sandy Hill Farm in Eliot provides an alternative to people who are wary of grocery stores during the pandemic, while asking customers to donate money to help with local food donations.
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Portland tells owners to book no short-term rentals through April
Many say the temporary ban is fair, and that the coronavirus outbreak has already put a damper on reservations.
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Hospitals overflowing with bodies in U.S. epicenter of virus
Eighty-five refrigerated trucks have been sent to New York City hospitals and the medical examiner’s office opened a makeshift morgue.
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Virus disrupts pregnancy plans, raises anxiety and questions
One study shows that of 33 infants born to infected women, only three babies tested positive, and transmission likely happen during or after birth.
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Toilet paper shortages pose troubles for Maine sewage systems
As more people rely on flushable wipes amid widespread toilet paper shortages, Maine’s DEP and wastewater treatment facilities advise that the public be diligent about what they’re flushing.
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White House projects 100,000 to 240,000 U.S. deaths from virus
The figure only applies if current social distancing guidelines are maintained.
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Local businesses are turning into delivery businesses
Food, beer, prescriptions, medical equipment, hardware are among items available at Lewiston-Auburn doorsteps.
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Prominent Naples man is Maine’s first publicly identified coronavirus victim
Rick Paraschak died Sunday of complications from COVID-19. His family remembers him as driven and committed to helping others.