Funding from the latest coronavirus relief package would help keep the arena operating until it can host large live events again.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Roux Institute forges on ‘because of’ COVID-19 pandemic
The institute, which got off the ground virtually, says it is well positioned to assist with post-pandemic economic recovery.
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Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Ontario asks Biden for a million vaccine doses amid shortage
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inLocal & State, News
More than 4,000 vaccine doses sent to Maine potentially spoiled because of temperature issues
The problem happened during packaging or shipping, but replacement doses were on the way to Maine, says Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine CDC.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Concerns grow that the loss of sports is taking a toll on young athletes’ mental health
Citing research that shows more depression and anxiety when school sports are shut down, athletic directors and coaches in Maine’s ‘yellow’ counties lobby for teams to at least be allowed to gather for drills and conditioning during the pandemic.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Biden’s COVID relief plan isn’t overkill
The $1.9 trillion proposal could also help the U.S. recover from the Great Recession.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Capitol Police chief should step down over false social media posts
The violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters should make it clear that words have consequences.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Survival and sanity in post-truth, hypervigilant America
Rather than worry, ask yourself why you believe some assertions and dismiss others – on COVID, the election or any other topic.
Posted inNation & World, News
California becomes first state to top 3 million virus cases
On average, the state has had about 500 deaths and 40,000 new cases daily for the past two weeks.
Posted inNation & World
WHO chief warns of ‘catastrophic moral failure’ as rich countries dominate vaccine supplies
One poor country has so far just given out 25 doses, he says.