The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the nation and world. NEW YORK — Worldwide, the death toll climbed past 21,000, according to a running count kept by Johns Hopkins University. The number of dead in the U.S. rose to 1,041 as of late Wednesday, with nearly 70,000 infections. Spanish parliament extends state of […]
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Senate passes $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote
The chamber stayed in session late Wednesday night in anticipation of passing the bill after days of delays. The House is expected to pass it on Friday.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: How to support Maine’s business community during the COVID-19 pandemic
Many are profoundly concerned about how the businesses they own or work for are going to endure the pandemic.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: The coronavirus is giving us a choice
We can have a shorter disruption now, or a much worse one later.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
School districts wrestling with impacts of longer-term closures
There’s little consistency from district to district in the plans schools are making for extended closures, and Maine’s Department of Education says that for now it will hold off on requirements for remote learning.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
George Smith: All penned in
The coronavirus has changed life for us all, and put many small businesses in danger.
Posted inLocal & State, News
The Virus Diaries: ‘Walking a tightrope’ to balance parenting and job’s demands
Adam Burnett’s workload has increased dramatically because of the pandemic, and now he’s juggling increased parenting demands as well.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: To change our state’s forecast for COVID-19, we cannot afford half measures
Maine now has over 100 cases. Global data show that the time between 100 cases and 100 deaths averages 13 days.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Wells, Ogunquit and Kittery shut down public beaches
Beaches and parks will close indefinitely Wednesday to reduce the risk of the spread of coronavirus.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Crafters make masks to bolster dwindling hospital supplies
While the state hasn’t recommended that hospital workers use handmade masks, Facebook groups are filling requests from health care providers.