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Maine CDC reports 34 new coronavirus cases, no additional deaths

by Kevin Miller July 2, 2020July 2, 2020

As a holiday weekend ushers in higher numbers of out-of-state visitors, the average number of active COVID-19 cases per day has crept up, but hospitalizations remain low and the rate of positive tests is declining.

Nation & World, News

The Latest: Confirmed coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 states

by news service reports July 2, 2020July 2, 2020

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high of more than 50,000 on Thursday, with the infection curve rising in 40 out of 50 states in a reversal that has largely […]

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: In the spirit of this great country, let’s beat COVID-19

by Douglas Fuss Special to the Press Herald July 2, 2020July 1, 2020

‘By wearing a mask and keeping at least 6 feet apart, you are telling strangers that you care about them,’ says the owner of Bull Feeney’s.

Nation & World, News

U.S. virus cases rose by nearly 50% in June, led by states that reopened first

by Anne Gearan, Derek Hawkins and Siobhán O'Grady The Washington Post July 1, 2020July 2, 2020

More than 52,000 new cases were reported nationwide Wednesday, the highest daily total since the start of the pandemic, with record numbers of new cases in 6 states.

Nation & World

Little evidence that protests spread COVID-19 in U.S.

by MIKE STOBBE and NICKY FORSTER Associated Press July 1, 2020July 1, 2020

Only Phoenix of 13 cities involved in the earliest wave had an increase that would fit the pattern, economists find.

Sports

Sources: NFL plans to shorten preseason to two games per team

by Mark Maske The Washington Post July 1, 2020July 1, 2020

The expected reduction by half of the typical preseason comes in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the lack of on-field practices during the offseason.

Local & State

New Balance closes Skowhegan, Norridgewock factories after employee experiences coronavirus symptoms

by Taylor Abbott July 1, 2020July 1, 2020

A spokesperson for the company said that the factories sent employees home on Wednesday and that the Norway factory will close on Thursday for cleaning as an employee awaits results from coronavirus test.