The coronavirus crisis is stressing a system that didn’t have enough resources to begin with.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Sen. Collins paved way for Postal Service crisis
As the sponsor of a 2006 bill requiring the USPS to prefund retirees’ health benefits, she created a huge burden on a service vital to many Maine businesses and residents.
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Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
Six more test positive for COVID-19 at Marshwood Center
A total of 45 cases reported at the Lewiston nursing home since late July.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
To-go drinks an elixir for public, a lifeline for business
U.S. liquor laws are a confusing jumble and carryout cocktail regulations deepen that confusion.
Posted inNation & World
Florida judge blocks state order for schools to reopen
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, an ally of President Trump, has for months been pushing districts to reopen.
Posted inNation & World
CDC drops 14-day self-quarantine recommendation for international, out-of-state travelers
Maine is among states mandating two-week quarantines.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Fans at high school games? Some states making it happen
Across the nation, officials are trying to determine whether fans should be allowed to attend high school games during the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness
Thousands allowed to bypass environmental rules in pandemic
The Trump administration paved the way for the reduced monitoring March 26 after being pressured by the oil and gas industry.
Posted inBusiness
EPA approves spraying COVID-killing disinfectant on American Airlines jets
SurfaceWise2 is made by Dallas-based Allied Bioscience.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
UMaine System and Colby report COVID-19 cases as students return
Some other Maine campuses, including Bates College and the University of New England, have not reported any positive COVID-19 results as students have started returning to campus.