Meanwhile, the Maine CDC reports 37 new cases and no deaths from coronavirus.
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The Latest: More Florida beaches to close amid virus surge
Gov. Ron DeSantis says interactions among young people are driving the surge.
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Life as a bird landlord means high turnover in backyard tenants
This spring, birds moved into a Portland neighborhood in a big way.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: Doing the best we can in a pandemic
Staying healthy and staying connected is a steady challenge in these unusual times.
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Coaching during pandemic is series of unknowns
For even the best and most veteran coaches, trying to prepare for all possible scenarios and precautions can seem ‘overwhelming.’
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: In Maine, nationwide, COVID exposes built-in racism
It’s no coincidence that people of color are far more likely to be infected by the novel coronavirus.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Meat prices rise in Maine as grocers seek to stabilize supply chains
COVID-19 outbreaks at meat-processing plants have cut into supply, but supermarket chains are coming up with solutions to boost inventory and reduce prices on a variety of goods.
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Maine bartenders and brewers concoct quarantine-themed drinks
Idled Maine bartenders and brewers have created new cocktails and beers that recognize the collective challenges of living during a pandemic.
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Couples finding out if they can go the social distance
The pandemic is impacting romance in myriad ways, pushing some couples together, keeping others apart and forcing all to take the time to get to know each other.
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As cases surge in U.S., rural areas seeing increases as well
While much of the focus has been on Sunbelt states – like Texas and Florida – the worrying trend is also happening in places like Kansas.