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Drive-in theaters find themselves suited to now

by JAKE COYLE Associated Press March 21, 2020March 21, 2020

Social distancing fuels a temporary surge in business at some drive-ins.

Those include 41 cases in Cumberland County; meanwhile, a sixth presumptive positive test is reported by OceanView at Falmouth.

The neighborhood sing-along in Deering Center had its inspiration in Italy, where people on lockdown have opened their windows to spread cheer.

by Carolyn Y. Johnson and Lena H. Sun The Washington Post March 21, 2020March 21, 2020

Health officials say the battle to contain the virus is lost, and broad testing will burn through supplies needed in ICUs.

by Los Angeles Times March 21, 2020March 20, 2020

We need Beijing to provide guidance as we prepare for an onslaught of COVID-19 cases.

by Dr. Caitlin Bonney Special to the Press Herald March 21, 2020March 23, 2020

An emergency physician with roots in Maine describes ‘a turning point’ on the COVID-19 unit of the out-of-state ER where she works.

by TIM SULLIVAN and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press March 20, 2020March 21, 2020

Illinois and New York join California in ordering all residents to stay in their homes unless they have vital reasons to go out.

More than 1,000 videos have been posted to Quarantine Karaoke since Joe Meyers of Brewer created the group Wednesday.

by Steven Betts Courier Gazette March 20, 2020March 20, 2020

Arthur M. Andrews, 34, of Camden was charged with being a convicted felon in possession of firearms.

by Shane Harris, Greg Miller, Josh Dawsey, Ellen Nakashima The Washington Post March 20, 2020March 20, 2020

They reported that China appeared to be downplaying the coronavirus outbreak and said swift action could be needed to contain it.