The tests developed by Abbott Laboratories, which will start mass producing them this week, could substantially change how testing is done in the United States.
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Franklin County sheriff reaches out to public for personal protective equipment
Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. is looking for face shields and universal gowns for medical staff at the jail.
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Maine coronavirus case count rises to 275, with no additional deaths
CDC Director Nirav Shah, reviewing case numbers Monday, noted that several new cases had been confirmed in long-term care settings in Freeport and Leeds.
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The Latest: Furloughs at major U.S. companies signal mounting economic distress
Some economists predict that the number of unemployed Americans could top 40 million by mid-April.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Remember, we are all in this together
We’ve been thrown off our routines, robbed of our usual social contacts, and plunged into uncertainty, but there’s help if you need it.
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Maine jails, prisons begin inmate releases in light of coronavirus
Advocates across the country have warned that an outbreak could be severe in the close quarters of a correctional facility.
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Arrests in southern Maine drop in midst of coronavirus pandemic
Police departments say that a combination of good behavior by the public and a change in police tactics has led to a decline in arrests in Cumberland and York counties.
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State treasurer: Maine is ready to meet COVID-19’s economic challenge
The state will use all its financial tools to ease the disruption caused by a global pandemic.
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Need a plumber? Make sure it’s an emergency
Service contractors in Maine such as plumbers, electricians and heating specialists are still available for urgent repairs, but nothing else.
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Instacart workers seek strike as jobs get busier, riskier
A group called the Gig Workers Collective is calling for a nationwide walk-out Monday.