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Texts, not door-knocks: Census outreach shifts under social distancing guidelines

by MIKE SCHNEIDER and TERRY TANG Associated Press March 28, 2020October 13, 2020

The coronavirus has waylaid efforts to get as many people as possible to take part in the census.

Local Sports

Outdoors in Maine: Fishing just the thing to take a bite out Covid-19

by V. Paul Reynolds Outdoors Columnist March 28, 2020March 30, 2020

Dropping a line is one way to practice social distancing by a lake or stream, and the state has waived the need for a fishing license during the entire month of April.

Local Sports

On Skiing: COVID-19 brings an abrupt end to ski season

by Dave Irons Ski Columnist March 28, 2020March 30, 2020

Coronavirus puts an end to season for resorts that were counting on spring skiing for more revenue.

Maine, News

Armed Vinalhaven residents reportedly blocked driveway with felled tree to force quarantine

by Stephen Betts Courier Gazette March 28, 2020March 30, 2020

The incident occurred Friday, and the individuals who cut down the tree were gone when authorities arrived, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office says.

Maine, Uncategorized

Churches offer online services, drive-thru confessions amid coronavirus suspensions

by Molly Shelly March 28, 2020March 30, 2020

“The blessing given during Mass still counts; it doesn’t matter if it’s in person or online, God’s blessings are not limited to physical presence,” said the Rev. Aaron Damboise, pastor at St. Anthony Parish in Jackman and Holy Family Parish in Greenville.