The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Road race to remember those lost to addiction takes virtual turn
The Family Restored’s Memorial Race will be held virtually next week.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine schools need flexibility to spend federal aid
Managing schools during a pandemic is hard enough without artificial deadlines on spending.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Portland, county officials should make like the seasons and change
We community members can help by advocating for Preble Street’s shelter, for temporary winter housing and for long-term solutions.
Posted inLocal & State
Trick-or-treating safely will be trickier this Halloween
State and locals officials caution that the tradition of giving out candy carries a risk of spreading COVID-19, leading some people to look for creative ways to celebrate Halloween.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Pandemic means trick-or-treating will be trickier this Halloween
State and local officials say the tradition of giving out candy carries a risk of spreading COVID-19, leading some people to look for creative alternatives to celebrate Halloween.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland will allow outdoor dining and retail operations through early January
The decision was made by the City Council on Monday night to help businesses get through the pandemic.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
America East details plans for basketball, fall sports in the spring
The conference plans an 18-game regular season for basketball and offers dates for spring play for those fall sports whose seasons were canceled by the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Mount View, Belfast and Searsport high schools suspend athletic events after spike in COVID-19 cases
The three schools suspend all sports for week after an outbreak is reported in Waldo County.
Posted inNation & World
Deadline looms, but COVID relief deal may be far off
With time nearly up for Congress and the White House to deliver aid to Americans before the election, the question remains: If not now, when?