It is more clear than ever that putting economic activity ahead of public health gets us nowhere.
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Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Sebago reopening, and a tote from a grieving daughter
Sebago Brewing Co. will reopen all of its brewpubs Thursday afternoon.
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Posted inNation & World
U.S. officials: Russia behind spread of virus disinformation
In the span of a couple weeks, three websites published about 150 articles about the pandemic, including coverage that either propped up Russia or denigrated the U.S.
Posted inNation & World
Trump retweets video that includes doctor who said demons cause illnesses
Stella Immanuel, who appeared in a viral video that was retweeted by President Trump and restricted by social media companies, is known for making outlandish claims.
Posted inNation & World
Europe scrambles to avoid second coronavirus wave as infections rise
Virologists warned successful reopenings were dependent on social distancing and people wearing masks, and there are signs adherence is slipping.
Posted inNation & World
Trump’s coronavirus retweets spark claims of censorship
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are scrubbing their sites of a viral video, produced by a dark money pro-Trump group, about the alleged benefits hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland mayor will meet with City Hall campers who have a host of demands
Portland Mayor Kate Snyder wants to listen, but protesters want action, and they say they plan to stay in the plaza until their demands are met.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Mahomes, the king of Kansas City, buys stake in the Royals
Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes, a quarterback with the Chiefs, shows he’s all in with Kansas City and buys a share in Royals.
Posted inBusiness
Struggling merchants, insurers battle over pandemic coverage
So many lawsuits have been filed against insurers in the U.S. that a hearing has been scheduled before a federal judicial panel to decide how to manage them all.
Posted inNation & World
Republicans’ virus aid bill includes millions for military projects that Trump raided for border wall
Trump’s move to “reprogram” Pentagon money to build his promised wall along the U.S.-Mexico border has been a long-running dispute between the administration and Congress.