Some scientists say a localized approach, if well-tailored and explained to the public, can be a nimble response at a complex point in the pandemic.
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Border closure can’t keep Maine grandparents away from Canadian wedding
The couple found a way for their grandparents from Maine to see their wedding in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, from a boat in the St. Croix River.
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Man upset with mask mandate threatened Wichita mayor, police say
Mayor Brandon Whipple, a Democrat, said someone had read him text messages received by another city official that asked about the mayor’s address and threatened his life.
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People should wear masks on public transportation, strengthened CDC guidance says
It still falls short of requirements that were sought by transportation industry leaders and unions, but that the White House blocked.
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China’s economy accelerates as virus recovery gains strength
Retail spending rebounds to above pre-virus levels for the first time and factory output rises, boosted by demand for exports of masks and other medical supplies.
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One in 4 U.S. workers have weighed quitting, poll finds
The pandemic is weighing heavily on women and people of color, who are most likely to work in essential jobs they can’t do remotely.
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Portland biotech business wins spot in sport and health incubator program
KinoTek will sharpen its telehealth physical therapy technology under the guidance of industry gurus in Florida.
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Together again: A surreal moment as Spartans return to the field
Sanford High athletes and coaches practiced together Tuesday, something many thought might not happen with Sanford at the epicenter of York County’s COVID-19 outbreaks.
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7 tips for staying safe as COVID-19 cases rise and colder weather heightens risk
A nursing school dean recommends some simple steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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County offers corrections building as temporary homeless shelter in Portland
The community corrections center can accommodate about 50 people, and the state has agreed to pay for as many as 149 hotel beds as overflow space for the city’s Oxford Street Shelter.