In a time of coronavirus, sometimes a firm – but respectful – hand is needed to remind diners to follow the rules.
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Posted inNation & World, New England, News, Politics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
A vote to end debate falls short on an amendment that would allocate $500 billion to COVID-19-related unemployment benefits, support for businesses, and testing, prevention, and treatment programs at schools and elsewhere.
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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Next on the agenda: How can winter high school sports be played?
Football and volleyball are out this fall, and concerns which led officials to make those decisions could extend to the winter.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
What we’ve learned about COVID-19 so far
Masks may protect the wearer; the more you’re exposed, the sicker you get; and steroids are an effective treatment for the critically ill.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Opinion
The View From Here: Chernobyl disaster echoes eerily today
What happens when an accident exposes the weaknesses in a political system? A recent book offers an example.
Posted inLocal & State
More Mainers struggle to feed their families as agencies fear worst to come
Before the pandemic, the state already had an elevated level of hunger compared to the rest of the nation. Now, relief programs are adapting to an intensifying crisis.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Sanford hopes strict mask requirements push city past unease caused by recent outbreaks
In three weeks, the number of COVID-19 cases in the York County city has tripled, prompting the City Council to take action.
Posted inLocal & State
Dry summer in Northeast brings blessed relief from biting insects
In Maine, the preliminary number of cases of Lyme disease through Sept. 7 was 626, which was tracking well below the record 2,167 cases recorded in 2019.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Uncategorized
Venice Fest closes amid cheers for daring to open amid virus
The Venice Film Festival is wrapping up the first COVID-era international cinema showcase.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
From a stable job to a tent: A waiter’s homeless struggle
Jeff Lello suddenly found himself unemployed in Florida amid the coronavirus pandemic.