The state regulatory board for pharmacies issues guidelines for prescribing chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin, drugs promoted by President Trump despite a lack of proof that they work.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Boston Brands of Maine starts bottling hand sanitizer
The Fireball Cinnamon Whisky maker is also donating high proof alcohol that the University of Maine is turning into hand sanitizer for Maine hospitals.
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Posted inSports
Coronavirus and sports: Senior British Open postponed
The event is the fourth of the five senior majors to impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Janet Mills seeks to help Maine’s struggling hunger relief charities
Maine’s governor calls for more federal help to secure more food and give priority access to emergency food providers.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Eager to make debut, new high school sports varsity coaches now must wait
With the spring sports season canceled, new head coaches put their aspirations on hold as well.
Posted inMaine, News
Gov. Mills extends civil emergency until May 15 as Maine CDC reports state’s 20th death
The extension does not automatically lengthen the stay-at-home order set to expire April 30, but it gives the governor the authority to establish or lift restrictions on public life.
Posted inCommunity Sports
Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast Club golf tournament rescheduled
The tournament date is now set for Friday, Oct. 2, and will still take place at Fox Ridge Golf Club in Auburn.
Posted inSports
Tour de France postponed with no new dates set
Organizers held off postponing the race, but with large gatherings canceled until at least mid-July, they had no choice but to postpone.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Cruise ships crews: Stuck at sea, paydays dwindling and searching for a way home
Crews wait for days for help from an industry accused of not sufficiently controlling the scope of the coronavirus outbreak.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine Med joins clinical trials for potential drug to fight COVID-19
Remdesivir has shown some effectiveness in initial research, but more clinical trials are required.