Fauci has warned that there is so far no definitive medical proof that the drug is an effective treatment and has cautioned that it is still being studied.
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The virus and your discoveries
So what have you found so far, as you’ve taken to cleaning and decluttering in the home-bound throes of COVID-19? Last week, I discovered an unopened 2010 Squirrel Stuff Calendar in the depths of a cupboard — and *bonus* it turns out the dates will be good again in 2021! (And yes, that’s a rare […]
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Dr. Dora Anne Mills: What it will take to return to ‘normal’
I don’t always get a chance to watch the news on the pandemic, but when I do, it sometimes shows me what a bubble I seem to be in. For instance, the headline a couple of days ago was how Maine saw the largest one-day increase in cases. I thought, “well, of course.” Infectious disease […]
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How to file for unemployment benefits in Maine
If your job status has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the Maine Department of Labor is offering guidance on how to apply for benefits.
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The Latest: Trump, Biden spoke by phone about coronavirus outbreak
The president confirms an earlier statement from the Biden campaign that the Democrat offered ‘suggestions’ for addressing the pandemic.
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Seed sales soar as Mainers put down roots at home
Amid fears of food availability and looking for ways to feel useful, Mainers are taking to gardening in a big way.
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As crisis deepens, Maine food banks scramble to keep up
Some food pantries report demand is up 50 percent or more as people lose jobs and paychecks, yet limited supplies and a shrinking volunteer base are hampering logistics.
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Kudos: Auburn volunteers getting meals out to those in need
A slew of volunteers in Auburn have been working long hours to make sure families are staying fed during the pandemic.
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Over 1,000 small businesses in Maine qualify for payroll protection loans
Since the federal assistance program went live Friday, a total of 1,026 companies have been deemed eligible to receive nearly $292 million in payroll benefits, according to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.
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Maine Acts of Kindness: Portland hotel donates 50 rooms to health care workers
Clarion Hotel is providing space at no cost so Maine Medical Center and Mercy Hospital employees on the coronavirus front line can rest and recharge.