coronavirus
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Call centers pose ‘pretty high’ risk for coronavirus exposure, expert says
After worker complaints, TD Bank lets more of its Auburn call center workers stay home, beefs up cleaning.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
CMHC says it can’t provide COVID-19 tests to show people are healthy
Central Maine Healthcare says it faces a barrage of test requests from people seeking to show their bosses they don’t have the disease.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Spectrum offers two months of free internet service to some families with children learning at home
Charter Communications, parent company to Spectrum, says households who don’t already have internet service can call to get 60 days free access, including installation, as a way to aid families whose children are home because schools closed due to the coronavirus.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Tri-County Mental Health closes outpatient offices
Services will be provide by phone and Skype.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Wilton closes public buildings
All town buildings are closed to the public until at least March 30; the transfer station and recycling center will remain open.
Posted inLocal Sports, Maine colleges
Junior hockey: The coronavirus leaves some players, college teams with uncertain futures
The NCAA’s ban on in-person recruiting has players not yet committed to a college in limbo, while many Division III teams still have spots to fill.
Posted inMaine
Farmington area hospital implements visitor restrictions to prevent spread of coronavirus
“Our priority now is slowing the spread of this virus and doing everything to care for those most affected by it as safely as possible,” said Trampas Hutches, president of Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Large retailers in Maine redefine how shopping works in a pandemic
Target and Best Buy stores are changing hours and policies, while others such as Macy’s are closing altogether.