From a distance, Maine’s congressional delegation continues to work

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April 3, 2020

From a distance, Maine’s congressional delegation continues to work

Maine's four members of Congress are at home and taking precautions as they hear from constituents and try to keep the federal coronavirus response on track.
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April 3, 2020

Window washer charged with stealing N95 protective masks in Bangor

Jonathan McCue, hired to wash windows at Bangor City Hall, allegedly stole 80 N95 masks meant for first responders.
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April 3, 2020

Preble Street opens new ‘wellness’ shelter at USM gym to ease overcrowding

The nonprofit is providing 50 emergency shelter beds at the Sullivan gymnasium in a setting that allows people to follow social distancing protocols.
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April 3, 2020

Governor orders travelers to self-quarantine, suspends all lodging businesses

The executive order requires anyone traveling from out of state to Maine to self-quarantine for 14 days.
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April 3, 2020

Maine CDC won’t reveal virus projections it’s relying on to prepare for outbreak

Dr. Nirav Shah says modeling projections are being used to inform decisions about how the state prepares, not to speculate about the potential impact. But he has not been willing to share the numbers the state has used.
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April 3, 2020

Maine Democrats cancel May convention

The convention was to be held May 29-30 in Bangor but delegates will now vote remotely because of the coronavirus risk.
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April 3, 2020

Second COVID-19 case at BIW triggers more calls to close the shipyard

Some lawmakers want the shipyard shut down to limit further spread to workers and their communities, but Bath Iron Works says its work is essential to national security and Gov. Janet Mills says she does not have authority to close the business.
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April 3, 2020

‘12 days of the worst illness I have ever experienced’ – A COVID-19 survivor’s story

‘If you cannot appreciate the major risk you are putting yourself, your loved ones or your neighbors in by not following these parameters, you are so very wrong.’ – Nicole Boivin
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April 3, 2020

Researcher believes he has identified shipwreck in Maine

The mysterious shipwreck appears when conditions are right on Short Sands Beach in York.
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April 3, 2020

Maine rural hospitals cut pay, hours while preparing for surge of patients

The cost-cutting measures are happening because hospitals are no longer getting revenue from emergency room visits and elective procedures were canceled to make room for COVID-19 patients.