A Stay at Home Order was announced by Portland city manager Jon Jennings for Portland at a hastily called press conference this afternoon. The measure goes into effect tomorrow Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 5:00 pm and will be in … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Trumpy Pushes for “Regional Relaxation” Soon to Save His November Re-election
Shamefully preoccupied with the fact that his November re-election is dependent on a strong economy, President Trumpy said that he supports a “reopening” of the country as early as next week, which is a switch from previous statements in which … Continue reading
East Enders Cope With COVID-19 as Best They Can
“I’ve worked here for 21 years and I’ve never seen anything like this,” said Becky Richaigson, at the 7-Eleven on Washington Avenue early this afternoon. Business is off about 80% at the popular gas station/convenience store. “We are grateful that … Continue reading
Hannaford Brothers Offers Special Hours for Those 60+ and the Vulnerable
Hannaford Brothers Company has announced that it is now encouraging shoppers who are 60 + and those who are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 because of underlying health conditions, to shop early to avoid unnecessary exposure to this virus. Starting on … Continue reading
UPDATE: Portland Public Schools Closing Extended; Meals Program Expanded
Portland Public School Superintendent Xavier Botana announced today, Friday, March 20, that the district is extending its school closure timeline due to the community spread of COVID-19 in Maine. Instead of closing for two weeks, until March 30, Portland Public … Continue reading
UPDATE: Hannaford Brothers Announces New Store Policies
Hannaford Brothers will start closing at 9:00 pm rather than at 11:00 pm as it has in the past. This change in hours is in effect for the next two weeks and longer if considered necessary. In addition, the store … Continue reading
Maine Med Announces Visitor Restrictions Starting Tomorrow, March 21
Maine Medical Center, (MMC) is limiting visitors to pediatric patients and patients with other special circumstances beginning tomorrow, Saturday, March 21st according to a press release issued this morning. Under the new policy, no visitors are permitted at MMC or … Continue reading
Trumpy Criticized for Lack of Leadership at Press Conference Today
The anti-science Trumpy gave an overly optimistic rundown of drugs all ready in use for other conditions that he believed could be used for therapies for the COVID-19 pandemic across the US to be available immediately. Pushing back on Trumpy’s … Continue reading
Governor Presses Federal Government For More Personal Protective Equipment and Testing Supplies
Governor Janet T. Mills pressed the Federal government to provide more Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and testing supplies to the State of Maine. In a letter to Vice President Mike Pence and US Secretary of Health & Human Services Alex … Continue reading
Portland Shuts Down to Protect from COVID-19
“People are really afraid. They are hunkered down,” said an employee of a Portland convenience store this afternoon where business had been poor. “At least our beer sales will go up with the bars closed,” she added. Parking was plentiful … Continue reading