As movie theaters, bowling alleys and other businesses prepare to reopen Wednesday, the state is recording several dozen new COVID-19 cases daily – but not the large spikes seen in some southern and western states.
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The Latest: Top health officials raise concerns about full airline flights
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. The government’s top experts in infectious diseases on Tuesday criticized American Airlines’ decision to pack flights full while the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow across much of the United States. “Obviously that is something that is of concern. I’m not sure what went […]
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UMaine System forms partnerships for virus testing at all campuses
Teaming up with The Jackson Laboratory and ConvenientMD is a key part of the system’s plan to reopen in the fall for on-campus instruction, details of which will be announced Wednesday.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
City has coronavirus protocols in place for July 14 election
Voters will be casting ballots for local and state referendums, as well as party candidates for the November election. The election also includes the school budget validation vote.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Help close the Maine broadband gap – vote for expansion bond
The pandemic has made clear that reliable and affordable internet is a necessity for our livelihood, our education, our health care and our economy.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: COVID makes us aware that dining out is about more than a meal
Going to a favorite restaurant involves a social exchange that’s hard to replace when the business is closed.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Cumberland County Jail inmate tests positive for COVID-19
All of the jail’s staff and inmates are being required to wear masks.
Posted inSports
Jays players headed to Florida, continue talks to play in Toronto
MLB requires an exemption for players to be allowed to enter the countr without self-isolating for 14 days.
Posted inSports
Tom Caron: Baseball’s back, but can it be played safely?
The virus outbreak is flaring in many parts of the country, raising questions about risks for MLB players, coaches and staff.
Posted inSports
Seattle Storm Coach Dan Hughes to sit out 2020 season
The 65-year-old coach had surgery last year to remove a cancerous tumor.