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Coronavirus

Published
May 12, 2020

Portland may close some streets downtown to allow outdoor dining and retail

The proposal, which needs approval from the City Council, would ban vehicles from 6 streets, most of them in the Old Port, to help businesses bring back customers safely.
Published
May 12, 2020

House rescue package includes $25 billion for Postal Service

The House is expected to vote Friday, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says there's no 'urgency' for the Senate to act.
Published
May 12, 2020

UK tests use of drone to deliver supplies to hospitals

Medical supplies bound for the Isle of Wight are delivered by ferry, which takes about an hour. Using a drone, deliveries take only 10 minutes.
Published
May 12, 2020

Virus unleashes wave of fraud in U.S. amid fear and scarcity

Federal officials have opened over 370 cases and so far arrested 11 people as part of 'Operation Stolen Promise.'
Published
May 12, 2020

As Trump urges reopening, thousands getting sick on the job

An Associated Press analysis shows thousands of people are getting sick from COVID-19 on the job, especially in meatpacking and poultry-processing plants.

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Published
May 12, 2020

Elective class teachers are tackling the challenge of distance learning

Instructors in art, music, gym and vocational trades have found ways to keep students engaged.
Published
May 12, 2020

Pelosi unveils $3 trillion coronavirus aid package, warns inaction will cost more

The Heroes Act would provide nearly $1 trillion for states, cities and tribal governments to avert layoffs and another $200 billion in 'hazard pay' for essential workers.
Published
May 12, 2020

Broadway shutdown extended until at least Labor Day

Broadway producers are now offering refunds and exchanges for tickets purchased for shows through Sept. 6.
Published
May 12, 2020

Maine CDC reports 15 new COVID-19 cases, as hospitals get anti-viral drug

No new deaths were reported Tuesday and the state received a shipment of remdesivir, a new drug that has shown promise treating COVID-19 in hospitalized patients.
Published
May 12, 2020

Following one positive test, all other Augusta firefighters test negative for COVID-19

While one firefighter-paramedic tested positive last week and was hospitalized for COVID-19, the other 50 members of the Augusta Fire Department have tested negative.