The additional deaths included a man in his 80s from Androscoggin County who was the first reported death in that county.
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Baxter State Park shuts down camping and traffic
The park’s two gates are closed and only walk-in day hikes will be allowed – likely until at least July 1.
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It took 4 months for coronavirus to infect 1 million. It took just 12 days to double that.
The new coronavirus has infected 2 million people around the world.
Posted inNation / World, News
The Latest: Worldwide coronavirus infections pass 2 million; U.S. deaths top 28,000
The coordinator for the White House COVID-19 task force urges Americans to continue with social distancing, but says some states with smaller outbreaks, including Maine, might be able to open up more quickly.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Staying at home with the Smith’s
JAY — “We got the call that school is probably done for the rest of the school year,” Liz Smith of Jay said on Wednesday, April 8. “It kind of hurt to hear and dropped my mood. That was a hard hit.” “It made it more real,” her husband Josh Smith said. That was the day Superintendent […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Coronavirus begins to hit Maine workers compensation system
Insurers are starting to see claims for workplace exposure, and safety experts anticipate claims from people injured at makeshift workstations at home.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
RSU 73 to finish year remotely, making tentative plans for year-end activities
Last week RSU 73 Superintendent Scott Albert announced the district would follow state recommendations to finish the 2019-20 school year using remote learning, with plans being made for traditional end-of-year activities at the high school.
Posted inMaine, News
Why didn’t Maine get any ventilators from the federal stockpile?
It’s unclear. But the state will have to make do with alternative ventilators if a worst-case COVID-19 surge hits hospitals.
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Preparing for budget crunch, conferences ask NCAA for relief
Five FBS conference commissioners have asked the NCAA to relax some requirements to compete in Division I for the next four years, including the minimum number of sports a school must sponsor.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
PHOTOS: Roy Nickerson’s 100th birthday parade
Turner gives its former selectman and state legislator a drive-by parade to celebrate his 100th birthday.