A preliminary report says the state’s restaurants and lodging businesses stand to lose billions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs because of the pandemic.
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Republicans, with exception of Trump, now push mask-wearing
In Republican circles the debate about masks is over: It’s time to put one on.
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Striking BIW workers will lose health insurance in midst of pandemic
Workers continue picketing and gathering after the shipyard announced Monday Two more workers have tested positive for coronavirus.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Colby College announces plan to bring students back to campus in August
The $10 million opening plan includes input from medical professionals, 50 faculty members and 10 task forces, and involves administering 85,000 tests for the coronavirus to students, faculty and staff in the fall semester.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
UMaine testing safety protocols during voluntary workouts
Small groups of athletes are working out on Mahaney Diamond in Orono, getting in shape and helping the university test its coronavirus safety protocols.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox notebook: Roenicke, 63, uncomfortable with COVID-19, but will manage
Ron Roenicke, the Red Sox interim manager, is satisfied with MLB’s safety protocols, though admits, “It was uncomfortable when I was home in California going to the grocery store.”
Posted inBusiness
The new corporate swag: Branded masks, sanitizer spray bottles and Zoom vanity light rings
Some companies, such as Dunkin’ and Bloomingdale’s, are selling face coverings with brands, distinctive colors or catchphrases directly to consumers.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: FIFA ethics committee bans former finance director for 10 years
Markus Kattner spent 13 years overseeing the world soccer body’s finances during the presidency of Sepp Blatter, who was fired in 2016.
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Most Americans are banned as EU reopens its borders to 14 nations
The list of those allowed in is to be updated every 14 days, with new countries being added or dropped depending on whether they are keeping the pandemic under control.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
USM to open fall semester under new health, safety protocols
To help stop the spread of the coronavirus, the University of Southern Maine will conduct regular testing, limit class sizes, increase cleaning and require masks to be worn outside on the Portland, Gorham and Lewiston campuses.