The ritual provides several comforts during a difficult year.
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Maine Voices: Journey from fist bumps back to handshakes hits some potholes
A simple social gesture once as common as waving now poses a dilemma when we meet someone new.
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Washington adjusts to new mask guidance
First lady Jill Biden says finally going mask-free feels like ‘we’re moving forward.’
Posted inNation & World
Loosening mask rules relies on shaky honor system, raises trust issues
How can Americans be sure the maskless person beside them is vaccinated? They can’t, says Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Posted inNation & World
U.K. races to test, vaccinate as virus variant threatens plans
Britain has sent public health officials, backed by the army, to distribute coronavirus tests door-to-door in two northern England towns.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine CDC reports 178 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths
People under 30 accounted for 44% of the new infections, but it’s the first time the daily case count has dipped below 200 since late April.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Mainers celebrate loosened restrictions, but some hesitant to shed masks
People interviewed Friday expressed relief, as well as reservations about unvaccinated people and indoor settings.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Greece joins Mediterranean race to win back tourists
Southern European countries are scrambling to reopen their tourism services to lure vacationers emerging from lockdowns.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Q&A: Where will I still have to wear a mask? What options do businesses have?
New federal recommendations mean that fully vaccinated people can forgo wearing masks in most indoor public spaces. But the change raises questions.
Posted inNation & World
What happens when you’re the unwitting target of COVID-19 lies online
People have unwittingly had their online posts or pictures exploited to spread misinformation about COVID-19 in recent months.