‘If you cannot appreciate the major risk you are putting yourself, your loved ones or your neighbors in by not following these parameters, you are so very wrong.’ – Nicole Boivin
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Posted inMark LaFlamme
My COVID-19 uniform needs a washin’
Here. Smell this hoodie. Smells OK, right? You’d consider that, if not ocean breeze clean, at least clean-adjacent? Good deal. I’ll wear it for another day. Been wearing this hoodie since a time before I even heard the term “coronavirus.” I keep MEANING to wash it, but what would I do while it’s spinning in […]
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Posted inMaine
Maine rural hospitals cut pay, hours while preparing for surge of patients
The cost-cutting measures are happening because hospitals are no longer getting revenue from emergency room visits and elective procedures were canceled to make room for COVID-19 patients.
Posted inSports
New Preakness date uncertain, but infield party canceled
The Triple Crown race is normally held on the third Saturday in May.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
SAD 17 extending distance learning until June
PARIS — SAD 17 Superintendent Rick Colpitts informed parents that all the schools in the district will remain closed through the end of the school year. The announcement was made in a letter sent out on Wednesday. April vacation, scheduled for Apr. 20-24, will be held as usual, giving students and staff a break from […]
Posted inMaine, News
The Virus Diaries: ‘My business had been going very well. Then this happened’
A Freeport woman who runs an Airbnb catering to people seeking her dog-training services has lost business because of the virus outbreak.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Chebeague Island ferry won’t transport suspected COVID-19 patients
The island town’s primary ferry responds to emergency calls but says it won’t transport anyone suspected to be infected with the coronavirus.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Overwhelmed Maine unemployment office announces hiring, new rules for applicants
In order to reduce call volume, Mainers are asked to call on one of three days next week, depending on the first letter of their last name.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
At St.Mary’s hospital, quarantined staff must use own sick time
Some employees of St. Mary’s are critical of management for requiring staffers who are quarantined after coronavirus exposure to use their own sick/vacation time.
Posted inNation / World, News
Pandemic stigmatizes New Yorkers fleeing city to Connecticut, Maine
America’s largest city is pandemic central, and New Yorkers have become the face of the fearsome infection – virtual pariahs whose potential arrival has spurred anxious demands for roadblocks up and down the East Coast.