Most of the new transmissions are in two industrial provinces, where hundreds of thousands work for major companies.
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Posted inLocal & State
COVID-19 caseload continues downward trend in Maine
The Maine CDC reported 108 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, marking the ninth consecutive day of new infections under 175.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: We need tax system that helps spread prosperity beyond wealthiest Mainers
A more equitable tax code will ensure all Mainers are paying their fair share, and will secure the resources necessary to fund Maine’s pandemic recovery.
Posted inFood, Local & State, News
Mainers ready for outdoor parties and backyard barbecues, with some precautions
With the unofficial kickoff of cookout season this weekend, Mainers are deciding what measures to take to feel safe.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Restaurant series doesn’t represent Portland food workers’ perspective
Unsafe conditions and the lack of a living wage and health insurance are driving people away – not reluctance to work.
Posted inNation & World
Rise in U.K. coronavirus cases stokes concern over third wave
There is growing speculation that the new variant of the virus first identified in India may prompt the British government to delay its next planned easing of lockdown restrictions.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Central Maine companies seek workers through drive-thru job fairs
The drive-thru option gives organizations struggling to fill vacancies during the COVID-19 pandemic a different way to recruit people, who can apply from the safe distance of their vehicles.
Posted inNation & World
Federal CDC says kids in summer camps can skip masks outdoors
Camps likely will have mixed groups of vaccinated and unvaccinated kids and should be prepared to have mask and distancing guidelines in place, officials say.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine’s numbers stay low with 128 new cases, but inpatient count still over 100
A state-run vaccination incentives program is slated to expire over the long holiday weekend, although health care providers are increasingly offering pop-up clinics at businesses around the state.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Gray: May 28
Hamilton parcel acquisition and bond on June 8 ballot Residents have an opportunity to bring the vision of the Comprehensive Plan to life by acquiring the 7-acre Hamilton parcel in the center of town under Article 10 on the election ballot June 8. Some feel the Village Gateway Project at Main Street and Lewiston Road, […]