Several cancellations have been announced due to coronavirus concerns. Other changes may happen, so check with the organizer or venue for verification.
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Portland declares city emergency, imposes curfew for businesses
City Manager Jon Jennings issues a curfew for businesses where people gather, such as bars and restaurants, requiring that they close all day Tuesday and between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. for the next 4 days.
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Small businesses ask Gov. Mills for financial relief amid crisis
Restaurants, bars and breweries are among companies asking the governor to consider more steps to help the state’s hard-hit service industries.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington Board of Selectmen Special Meeting Agenda
Farmington Board of Selectmen ***Special meeting agenda*** Thursday, March 19, 6:30 p.m. Item 1: Pledge of Allegiance Item 2: To determine whether to postpone the March 30 Annual Town Meeting Item 3: To consider an amendment to the revolving loan fund management plan Item 4: To approve the minutes of March 10 Item 5: To […]
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Resources for Mainers impacted by the coronavirus outbreak
Where to find trusted information.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine now has 17 confirmed and likely cases of coronavirus
Cumberland County has ‘community spread,’ with a Mercy Hospital employee and a Cape Elizabeth middle schooler among those infected, while Portland and Bangor impose curfews and L.L Bean joins the retailers shutting their doors.
Posted inMaine, News
Kennebunk cancer treatment center closes after positive coronavirus case
New England Cancer Specialists has asked more than 230 patients who went to the office last week to stay home and watch for symptoms.
Posted inNation / World, News
Latest: Democrats in Congress seek at least $750 billion in economic aid
The latest information on the coronavirus pandemic from around the world. CONGRESS CONSIDERS ‘URGENT FEDERAL ACTION’ TO EASE ECONOMIC BLOW With an urgency unseen since the Great Recession, Congress is rushing to develop a sweeping economic lifeline for American households and businesses suddenly capsized by the coronavirus outbreak. Democrats said at least $750 billion would […]
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NY, NJ, Connecticut to close bars, eateries to fight virus
Governors of New York, Connecticut, New Jersey said Monday they have agreed to close bars, restaurants, movie theaters and casinos starting at 8 p.m. Monday
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
State blocks utility disconnections during health crisis
The Maine PUC issues an order telling all utilities to cease disconnections until further notice.