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Coronavirus

Published
April 6, 2020

After virus fades, service industries may be changed forever

Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen predicts unemployment rates could rise to Great Depression levels.
Published
April 6, 2020

Spectrum hiring 100 workers, giving across-the-board raises in Portland

As it attempts to expand its Portland call center, the cable TV and internet provider is hiring and giving current employees a $1.50-an-hour raise.
Published
April 6, 2020

Portland closes parking lots adjacent to Back Cove Trail to reduce use

While the popular trail is not closed, 2 parking lots offering easy access will be shut down starting Tuesday morning.
Published
April 6, 2020

Maine regulator predicts outbreak of virus-related scams

Maine Securities Administrator Judith Shaw warns residents to be wary of schemes preying on their fears surrounding coronavirus.
Published
April 6, 2020

Stocks surge 7% on signs new virus deaths could be slowing

Traders cheered glimmers of hope that the deadliness of the coronavirus outbreak could be slowing in some of the hardest-hit areas.

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Published
April 6, 2020

BIW requires workers to wear face masks, over union objections

Chris Wiers, president of Machinists Union Local S6, he's concerned homemade masks made of cotton and other flammable materials are a severe safety risk.
Published
April 6, 2020

Concert industry could lose $9 billion this year from the coronavirus pandemic

Of the initial $12.2 billion projected for the year in box office receipts, $8.9 billion is still unspoken for and could be lost if the industry remains dark for the rest of 2020.
Published
April 6, 2020

Gardiner to consider delaying April meetings

The April 15 budget session and the April 22 city council meeting could be delayed.
Published
April 6, 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care with COVID-19

Johnson's symptoms worsened over the day Monday, and his office says the foreign secretary has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
Published
April 6, 2020

Navy leader calls fired carrier captain ‘too naive or too stupid’ to command

Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly harshly criticized Capt. Brett E. Crozier – and by implication crew members who supported him – in a lengthy speech aboard the ship.