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At Lewiston hospital, quarantined staff must use own sick time

by Joe Lawlor April 3, 2020April 3, 2020

Some employees of St. Mary’s criticize management for requiring staffers who are quarantined after coronavirus exposure to use their own sick/vacation time.

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Turner woman killed in Auburn crash

by Mark LaFlamme April 1, 2020April 2, 2020

Jessica Faunce suffered multiple injuries when her car went off Route 4.

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Maine hospitals face financial crunch but remain focused on coronavirus crisis

by Steve Collins April 1, 2020April 2, 2020

The state’s hospitals have seen revenues dip by 50% in recent days because they shifted from normal services to preparing for a surge of COVID-19 patients.

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Poland farmer and surgeon called to duty during pandemic

by Christopher Williams April 1, 2020April 2, 2020

Plastic surgeon Dr. Charles Foley expects to be caring for COVID-19 patients as part of his U.S. Army Reserve unit.

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Lewiston-Auburn nursing homes getting creative to keep families in touch

by Andrew Rice March 30, 2020April 2, 2020

Electronic tablets, video calls, telephones, window signs help patients communicate with loved ones.

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Strike up the looms: Maine Heritage Weavers producing material for 50,000 donated masks

by Kathryn Skelton March 30, 2020March 31, 2020

The project started Monday and the face masks are going out nationwide to sick children and their families.

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Lewiston manufacturer of Fireball Whisky to make hand sanitizer

by Staff Report March 28, 2020March 30, 2020

Sazarec Co., the company that owns the Lewiston factory that produces Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, announced Friday its 10 plants would begin producing hand sanitizer for several U.S. industries.

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How to serve 1,400 credit union customers in two days and keep everyone 6 feet apart

by Kathryn Skelton March 27, 2020March 28, 2020

The two busiest days of the month are coming next week – when Social Security and disability payments are available. Community Credit Union and others are gearing up with no lobbies and no business as usual.