Local parishes are in Skowhegan, Farmington, Augusta, Jay during COVID-19 outbreak.
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Maine parishes announce Holy Week live-streaming schedules
Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, April 5, and continues through Easter Sunday, April 12. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has compiled a list of live-streamed Masses and liturgies at Maine parishes during Holy Week. All of the information is also listed at portlanddiocese.org/HolyWeekLiveStreaming. This webpage will be updated frequently as additional parishes submit […]
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Diocese of Portland announces directives for celebration of Holy Week and Easter in Maine parishes
PORTLAND — The Diocese of Portland has informed Maine parishes of the protocols that will be in place for the celebration of the liturgies of Holy Week and Easter, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Maine. All celebrations must be limited to/not exceed 10 people or less, […]
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Portland quarantines dozens at Expo as 2nd illness confirmed at city homeless shelter
Two new arrivals from outside Maine test positive for COVID-19, prompting Portland to close its shelters to newcomers and hold an emergency City Council meeting to address shelter guests who refuse to be quarantined.
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Homeless shelter’s first coronavirus case adds urgency to reduce crowding
The woman came from out of state last week and is now quarantined, along with 27 other people who may have been exposed at the crowded shelter in downtown Portland.
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Burglar at Portland’s Flask Lounge took his time stealing equipment
Police are asking anyone with information about the break-in to call them.
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Cities and towns shift to virtual meetings to carry out public’s business
Videoconferencing has become the new normal as Maine municipalities adjust to doing necessary business in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
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MaineCF awards COVID-19 Fund Grants
Grants awarded locally to Augusta, East Wilton and Farmington.
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USM’s Sullivan Gym to be converted to homeless shelter by next week
The gym on Falmouth Street in Portland will be open to men and women who need shelter and aren’t showing symptoms of having COVID-19.
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Portland clinic to resume services, after 2-week closure for quarantine
The India Street Public Health Center, which provides a needle exchange and other services, closed after staffers were exposed to a person with COVID-19.