coronavirus Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Six-man rotations? Piggybacking starters? Pitching, post-virus

by TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer March 31, 2020April 1, 2020

Even with major leaguers likely to receive some semblance of another spring training to get ready, teams are going to have to be creative with how they handle starting pitchers whenever baseball returns.

Maine, News

What the governor’s stay-at-home order means for Maine

by Dennis Hoey March 31, 2020April 1, 2020

The order still allows people to take a walk, buy groceries or get medicine at their pharmacy, but limits the number of customers who can be in a store at one time.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Franklin County commission OKs dispatch operation plan

by Donna M. Perry March 31, 2020April 1, 2020

Regional Communications Center staff have developed a contingency, including sheltering in place.

River Valley

Med-Care to continue responding to Rumford EMS calls, despite board vote

by Matthew Daigle March 31, 2020April 1, 2020

The union representing ambulance employees said residents will be served.

Maine

Community notices, cancellations

March 31, 2020April 1, 2020

Maine Family Planning continues providing health care LEWISTON — Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Maine Family Planning is continuing to treat patients and provide comprehensive care at this time of increased social isolation and economic insecurity. Sexual and reproductive health services, including abortion care, are essential and time-sensitive. Denying or delaying care places an immediate burden […]

Baseball, Lewiston-Auburn, Local Sports, Sports, Varsity Maine

Auburn umpire and family making masks for medical personnel

by Randy Whitehouse March 31, 2020April 1, 2020

Dan Labrie took up sewing last week and, with the help of family, friends and a craft store chain, is donating masks to help fight the coronavirus.

Business, Maine

Are people fleeing to Maine to escape COVID-19 hot spots?

by Steve Collins March 31, 2020April 1, 2020

There is little evidence that more than a smattering of Massachusetts visitors, many with second homes here, have shown up in Maine with plans to stay for a while.