Chris Wiers, president of Machinists Union Local S6, he’s concerned homemade masks made of cotton and other flammable materials are a severe safety risk.
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Fun Run presents Ladybug Family Dance Party concert live online
TURNER – Fun Run, Maine-based kindie rock band, will present a virtual concert for children of all ages from their living room at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, on Facebook Live. Fun Run brings family-friendly sing-along songs to children that parents enjoy as well. Their songs tell stories that range from adventurous dogs and […]
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Public Theatre cancels upcoming productions
The Public Theatre in Lewiston, after careful consideration, has made the difficult decision to postpone the production of “Middletown” until next season. The co-production with Maine State Music Theatre of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” as well as the children’s show, “The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow” have also been canceled. The Public […]
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British Open canceled, Masters moved to November in major rescheduling
For the first time since 1945 the British Open will not be played, while the Masters is schedule for Nov. 12-15.
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Central Maine professional baseball players still hoping for a season
Sam and Jake Dexter, as well as Cody Laweryson, have had their careers put on hold during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Bates College cancels its traditional commencement this year
Faced with the threat of COVID-19, the college plans to hold a virtual graduation ceremony online instead May 31.
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St. Mary’s revises coronavirus sick leave policy after criticism from employees
Nurses at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center had complained about a requirement that they use their own earned time off if they had to quarantine themselves for 14 days after a potential coronavirus exposure.
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Virus deaths slow in some countries as the toll in U.S. approaches 11,000
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state is seeing the first, faint signs that its outbreak might be at or near its peak, but keeps schools and nonessential businesses closed until the end of the month.
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With case count near 500, state plans for new treatment ‘modules’
The director of Maine’s CDC says the agency continues to distribute personal protective equipment for health care workers and will soon detail plans for ‘modules’ outside of hospitals to treat patients if there is a surge in coronavirus cases.