coronavirus Archives - The Portland Press Herald

As national COVID wave gathers, Maine lies in its path

by Joe Lawlor October 15, 2020October 16, 2020

Case counts in Maine are gradually rising, reflecting a worrisome national trend marked by exponential growth in some states.

Health, Nation & World

Young, healthy people may have to wait until 2022 for vaccine, top WHO scientist says

by Antonia Noori Farzan and Adam Taylor The Washington Post October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

Any vaccine that is ready next year will be available in limited quantities, with health-care workers and others on the front lines having first priority.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Biden campaign finds third virus link; Kamala Harris suspends travel

by BILL BARROW Associated Press October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

Harris was scheduled to travel Thursday to North Carolina for events encouraging voters to cast early ballots.

Nation & World, News

Teen infects family members on vacation after testing negative

by Shannon McMahon The Washington Post October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

The coronavirus-spreading event shows the risks of mixed-household gatherings like family reunions and parties, experts say.

Business, Local & State

Maine Grains takes innovative leap to expand in downtown Skowhegan

by Taylor Abbott October 15, 2020October 17, 2020

The goal is to provide housing, a space for the farmers market in the winter and to invite entrepreneurs to try out their businesses in a new building adjacent to the gristmill.

Nation & World, News

The Latest: Study finds low risk of virus infection through air on a packed plane

by news service reports October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Understanding science, truth can help defeat denial, distortion

by Barbara S. Held Special to the Press Herald October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

COVID-19 shows that if we accept as true only what we want to be true, then we’ll overlook what we prefer not to see.

Business, Local & State, New England

With losses around $30,000 a month, Portland Fish Exchange seeks a bailout

by Edward D. Murphy October 14, 2020October 15, 2020

The city-run fish auction has been losing money for years, and pandemic disruptions have made the situation worse, says the chairman of the exchange’s board.