The United States, where at least 167,000 have now died, has recently averaged around 50,000 new cases each day.
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Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Notre Dame cancels classes for 2 weeks after COVID-19 spike
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame on Tuesday canceled in-person undergraduate classes for two weeks after a spike of coronavirus cases that occurred since the semester began Aug. 10. University president the Rev. John Jenkins said there have been […]
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine reports 17 new COVID-19 cases but no additional deaths
The state is still investigating an outbreak at a wedding in Millinocket, including whether safety precautions were taken.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Fed up with anti-maskers, mask advocates are demanding mandates, fines – and common courtesy
Three-quarters of Americans favor requiring people to wear face coverings in public to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Guest column: Keeping the Lakes Region healthy
Back in late June we participated in a forum organized by the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. Over the past few years, the Lakes Region Delegation has come together to listen to the concerns of our local businesses and to talk about how we can work together to promote sustainable economic development in our […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland library to shelve overdue fees to promote access
The fees are being eliminated in an attempt to ensure access for everyone and to encourage those with overdue items to return them without penalty.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: How to deal with China? Build coalitions or risk another cold war
The U.S. can’t go it alone in dealing with Beijing but must lead countries that seek the rule of law, democratic values and strengthened international institutions.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Wartime analogy ‘fitting’ for Trump, Balentine
It’s so perfect that when John Balentine gets all snarky with our teachers and belittles their health concerns (“Rise from your foxholes, teachers,” Aug. 12) that he fittingly invoked this as an example: “President Trump fittingly invoked a wartime analogy when he portrayed the fight against the virus as a war against an invisible enemy. […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
New movies, and safety protocols, are coming to a Maine theater near you
Several more Maine movie theaters, including Cinemagic and Regal locations and the Nickelodeon in Portland, plan to reopen Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Survey finds widespread dissatisfaction with internet service in Maine
More than half the respondents said their internet has been inadequate during the pandemic; reasons include slow connectivity, unreliability and cost.