AUBURN — Boston-based New Balance Foundation is donating $50,000 to the Good Shepherd Food Bank, part of a total of $2 million in nonprofit grants in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support local, regional and global communities. The $2 million commitment is in addition to the approximately $7 million in New Balance Foundation grants […]
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MLB extends support to minor leaguers through May
Minor leaguers will continue to receive $400 weekly and health benefits through May 31 or the minor league opening day, whichever comes first.
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Rumford library, rec center closed but still active
Directors serving community by offering activities, doing chores.
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Oxford set to live stream meetings for public participation
OXFORD — The town of Oxford is utilizing Microsoft Teams to hold committee and board meetings during the coronavirus outbreak that has interrupted public life. Town Clerk Elizabeth Olsen facilitated a trial run “open house” of the platform last Friday. Selectmen, public officials and curious residents could access the event through a link on Oxford’s […]
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Mainers told to stay at home as cases of coronavirus top 300
The statewide mandate, which begins at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, prohibits Mainers from leaving their homes for all but essential activities, such as grocery shopping, medical care or commuting to essential jobs.
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MaineGeneral has first publicly announced COVID-19 death
Of 4,500 employees in the MaineGeneral Health system, about 140 are expected to be working from home once software is set up for them to do so.
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MaineGeneral announces first coronavirus-related death at Augusta hospital
Meanwhile, of 4,500 employees in the MaineGeneral Health system, about 140 are expected to be working from home, once software is set up for them to do so.
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Some Instacart, Amazon workers strike as jobs get riskier
Some workers have walked off the job to demand greater safeguards, even as both companies are speed-hiring hundreds of thousands of new workers.
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New online store offers help to shuttered indie booksellers
With independent bookstores shut down nationwide, a new online seller is offering help
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Dr. Dora Anne Mills: Social distancing will help Maine avoid super-spreading events
Other New England states have had experiences with coronavirus cases that can serve as valuable lessons for Maine.