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Morning, fellow Social Distancers. Back with another daily thread of coronavirus news you need to stay informed and healthy at home. These we present free to access as a public service. You won't need Red to locate any items for you — it's all right here.
Maine CDC reports 38 new COVID-19 cases, ramps up testing.
@joelawlorph reporting. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/13/maine-cdc-reporting-38-new-covid-19-cases-one-new-death/
@joelawlorph reporting. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/13/maine-cdc-reporting-38-new-covid-19-cases-one-new-death/
Maine is the only state that’s not calculating positive test rate daily.
@WoodardColin has the story. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/13/maine-is-the-only-state-not-calculating-positive-test-rate-daily/
@WoodardColin has the story. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/13/maine-is-the-only-state-not-calculating-positive-test-rate-daily/
Maine retailers begin to reopen under new rules, with new concerns.
@EdMurphyPPH has the latest. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/13/maine-retailers-begin-to-reopen-under-new-rules/
@EdMurphyPPH has the latest. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/13/maine-retailers-begin-to-reopen-under-new-rules/
Drive-Ins are back.
@RayRouthier with the story. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/14/with-movie-theaters-closed-a-spot-at-the-drive-in-is-a-hot-ticket/
@RayRouthier with the story. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/14/with-movie-theaters-closed-a-spot-at-the-drive-in-is-a-hot-ticket/
Cities and towns press for answers from governor’s office on town meetings, elections.
@KevinMillerPPH reporting. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/14/municipalities-press-for-answers-from-governors-office-on-town-meetings-elections/
@KevinMillerPPH reporting. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/14/municipalities-press-for-answers-from-governors-office-on-town-meetings-elections/
Maine businesses expect heavy losses and job cuts this year, survey shows.
@PeteL_McGuire with the story. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/13/maine-businesses-expect-heavy-losses-from-coronavirus-pandemic/
@PeteL_McGuire with the story. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/13/maine-businesses-expect-heavy-losses-from-coronavirus-pandemic/
Her day jobs lost to the pandemic, a Buxton woman sees a need and seizes an opportunity.
@BillNemitz is, as always, a must-read. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/14/bill-nemitz-saving-lives-and-paying-the-bills-one-gown-at-a-time/
@BillNemitz is, as always, a must-read. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/14/bill-nemitz-saving-lives-and-paying-the-bills-one-gown-at-a-time/
The co-owners of a growing cosmetic company have purchased $12,000 worth of goods from local small businesses that will be combined into gift boxes for cancer patients.
@SteveCCraig with this edition of Maine Acts of Kindness. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/13/maine-acts-of-kindness-finding-new-ways-to-support-cancer-patients/
@SteveCCraig with this edition of Maine Acts of Kindness. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/13/maine-acts-of-kindness-finding-new-ways-to-support-cancer-patients/
More than 200 tested for COVID-19 at Skowhegan nursing home after patient tests positive.
@tabbotttt has this story. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/13/more-than-200-tested-for-covid-19-at-skowhegan-nursing-home-after-patient-tests-positive/
@tabbotttt has this story. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/13/more-than-200-tested-for-covid-19-at-skowhegan-nursing-home-after-patient-tests-positive/
St. Peter’s church in Portland cancels Italian Bazaar.
@pphbkeyes reporting. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/13/st-peters-church-in-portland-cancels-italian-bazaar/
@pphbkeyes reporting. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/13/st-peters-church-in-portland-cancels-italian-bazaar/
Maine haircuts attract quarantine breakers — but a virus doesn't respect state lines.
Today's editorial. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/14/our-view-haircuts-attract-quarantine-breakers/
Today's editorial. https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/14/our-view-haircuts-attract-quarantine-breakers/
OK, get to reading! So much news today. Take care of yourselves and look in on an neighbor if you can. We're waiting to see if the birds have an encore. We like to think they're singing about something so beautiful it can't be expressed in words.
