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Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 1 pm

 

Maine CDC director says feds should release more medical equipment from stockpile


Maine had made requests to the federal government for additional protective equipment early on, which the Maine CDC hopes to receive soon.
 
 
 

Amid coronavirus warnings, the St. Patrick’s Day shows will go on(line)


It's St. Patrick's Day, but pubs usually packed by 6 a.m. are vacant in Portland this morning. That's why many musicians are taking their St. Patrick's Day shows online.
 
 
 

Maine CDC: 32 cases of coronavirus in Maine


The latest reports come as state and local governments work to halt the contagion’s spread.
 
 
 

March 17 live blog: The latest on coronavirus and Maine


As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 23 Maine residents have been confirmed positive and nine others are presumed positive for the coronavirus, according to the state.
 
 
 

Tom Brady announces he is leaving New England Patriots


The University of Michigan product helped the Patriots win six Super Bowls.
 
 
 

What to expect on Tuesday as coronavirus grinds the Maine Legislature to a halt


After an all-day effort to secure priorities in the revised supplemental budget, lawmakers will take their final votes today before the Legislature adjourns indefinitely.
 
 
 

Democrat vying to unseat Susan Collins isolating after possible coronavirus exposure


Ross LaJeunesse said he will continue to campaign electronically throughout the duration of his isolation.
 
 
 

Maine-shot film ‘Blow The Man Down’ tells a salty tale — and it’s on Amazon Prime on Friday


A new Maine-shot, Maine-set film premieres on Amazon Prime this Friday — just as the country hunkers down for unprecedented levels of binge-watching.
 
 
 

How to exercise outside while practicing social distancing


As gyms and yoga studios close in response to the spread of COVID-19, people are left to find new ways to stay active and meet their fitness goals — away from crowds.
 
 
 

March 17 morning update: The latest on the coronavirus and Maine


Here’s the latest updates about the coronavirus, known as COVID-19, and its impact in Maine.
 
 
 

Panel proposes determining Maine football classification based on multiple factors


The Maine Principals' Association football committee proposes that beginning in 2021 schools be required to complete an application to poll prospective participants on issues beyond enrollment, which traditionally has been the lone determinant in classification for all sports.
 
 
 

The show must go on, so Penobscot Theatre will livestream play about opioid crisis


The Penobscot Theatre Company, which last week announced it would cancel its run of “Safety Net,” has found a way for the show to go on.
 
 
 

Developer wants to put up more than 10,000 solar panels in Ellsworth


A New Hampshire-based developer wants to build a solar array of 10,900 panels, producing about 4.3 megawatts of electricity on Route 180 in Ellsworth, according to a proposal before city planners.
 
 
 

At 91, this Maine man lives to sing Irish songs and dance on the bar


When his wife, Joanie, died in 2006, Joe Grace didn't know what he was going to do with himself. They'd been married for 55 years. At nearly 80, Grace found himself alone in the rambling, old house on Lincoln Street where they raised six children.
 
 
 

Working through injury woes could help make UMaine women’s basketball team special next season


The 2019-2020 team will always hold a special place in the hearts of the UMaine faithful as few teams in any sport have been so ravaged by injuries and achieved tremendous success.
 
 
 

Schools could be closed for weeks. Here’s how to set a schedule for your kids.


With many schools closed for the foreseeable future due to the spread of COVID-19, parents are faced with what to do with and for kids who are unexpectedly home.
 
 
 

Bangor declaring state of emergency to prevent spread of COVID-19


Bangor has imposed a curfew on bars, restaurants and public gathering places for a five-day period beginning on St. Patrick’s Day under a civil state of emergency meant to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
 
 
 

In a scary time, Mainers find ways to step up and help each other


As Maine contends with the escalating coronavirus outbreak, one thing is for certain: there is no shortage of helpers here.
 
 
 

Bangor schools could extend closure beyond 2 weeks


Maine Education Commissioner Pender Makin on Sunday recommended that schools close “for an indefinite period of time” after Gov. Janet Mills declared a civil emergency.
 
 

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