MaineGeneral announces first coronavirus-related death at Augusta hospital

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Published
March 31, 2020

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.
Published
March 30, 2020

New Balance to start producing face masks to help prevent spread of coronavirus

A representative for the company said that while information about production at central Maine locations is not yet available, the goal is to have all New England factories producing personal protective equipment once a prototype is made.
Published
March 30, 2020

As more Mainers become unemployed, are some getting scared back into work?

Josh Johnstone, a rigger at Bath Iron Works, says he's struggling with whether to pursue an unemployment claim or look for work elsewhere as Maine sees a large volume of initial claims for unemployment insurance.
Published
March 29, 2020

Local truckers still delivering the goods — despite coronavirus concerns

Bathrooms and hot meals are in short supply for those risking exposure to the coronavirus to supply the nation's stores with needed products and supplies.
Published
March 27, 2020

As coronavirus spread changes life, central Mainers rediscovering what local farms have to offer

Central Maine farmers are finding new customers and demand, while wondering what impact the coronavirus pandemic will have on the industry in the future.

Published
March 27, 2020

University of Maine, MOFGA search for workers to help dairy farmers during pandemic

‘If those people get sick, someone needs to step in to take over the operations,’ said Richard Kersbergen, extension professor with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. ‘Dairy farming doesn't just stop.’
Published
March 27, 2020

Canaan woman, after escaping life of sexual trafficking, is raising awareness in rural Maine

Maegan Bell is recounting her ordeals in New York City, where she became a victim of trafficking and near-deadly abuse, and advocating for victims at schools and at community events.
Published
March 26, 2020

Massachusetts man says on radio he’s positive for coronavirus, quarantined in Somerset County

The Maine Center for Disease Control says the man's case wouldn't be counted for Somerset County, which remained at zero confirmed cases as of Thursday, because federal rules go by a person's primary residence.
Published
March 26, 2020

Colby College in Waterville reports 5 cases of coronavirus, including at least 2 students

The college said on its website that five community members had tested positive for COVID-19 as of Thursday.
Published
March 25, 2020

Older and at-risk Hannaford shoppers take advantage of early hours in Waterville

Hannaford stores are open from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the coronavirus pandemic as a service to shoppers 60 and older, as well as those identified by the Centers for Disease Control as at-risk.

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