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Monday, May 25, 2020

Some Maine seniors are postponing retirement as virus takes financial toll


The economic downturn from the coronavirus outbreak creates unique problems for Mainers at or nearing retirement age.
 

More patients have seen doctors virtually during the pandemic — and that might not change


The pandemic has lowered some of the barriers for so-called telehealth programs.
 

Unpaid utility bills may lead to higher energy prices in coming months


Electricity demand is down by 3 percent to 5 percent in New England, and a power grid operator said there should be sufficient power for peak demand this summer.
 

Saco contractor awaiting workplace manslaughter trial settles separate safety violations


Maine prosecutors accused owner Shawn Purvis in May 2019 of recklessly causing the death of his half-brother, 30-year-old Alan Loignon.
 

Have you delayed medical care due to the coronavirus? We want to talk to you.


The coronavirus has changed life for nearly all Mainers, but some of the hardest-hit have been people who have had to delay medical care because of virus precautions.
 

Maine unemployment rate more than triples during coronavirus-fueled slowdown


The April rate was 10.6 percent, more than triple the 3.2 percent rate in March, which represented a record 39 consecutive months below 4 percent.
 

Maine potato farmers face uncertain times in what is already an uncertain business


No one knows what the market will do, whether food service will rebound fast enough, whether events will go forward, or whether further outbreaks of the coronavirus will cause more upheaval.
 

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HAMPDEN MLS#1413707
4 BR/2 BA 1918 farmhouse on 1.2 acs. Spacious fam. rm., huge backyard, 2-car att. gar. & front porch. $169,000 Jean Jenkins, Vacationland Realty, VacationlandRealtyMaine.com
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