With 34,700 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday alone, the coronavirus is wiping out two months of progress and sending infections to record levels in the South and West.
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Lisbon to temporarily close lower Main Street to vehicles this summer
The town is closing the 4,000-square-foot stretch of lower Main Street from July through Labor Day to create an outdoor dining and community gathering space during the coronavirus pandemic.
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MLS teams begin arriving in Florida, tournament schedule set
Games will start on July 8 as the MLS brings all its teams to Florida for a World Cup-style return to soccer.
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Picketing in a pandemic: BIW union members forego face masks while on strike
Tim Suitter, Local S6 spokesman, said union officials are “trying to spread people out amongst facilities and limit the number of people in one area, [as well as] recommending social distancing and face masks.”
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What to expect as movie theaters, bowling alleys and other venues reopen
Here are answers to common questions about going to some places that used to accommodate crowds but will have to adjust to coronavirus restrictions.
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Vast majority of Maine businesses will be allowed to reopen July 1
COVID-19 prevention checklists issued Wednesday to movie theaters, amusement parks and entertainment venues put a 50-person limit on shared spaces, among other restrictions.
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America is proving it can’t act like a team, and the cost might be the return of sports
There’s no fun in dysfunction: A divided country should be able to abide by simple measures to make our leagues’ attempts to resume play successful.
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St. Joe’s prepares to ‘live, learn in COVID-19 era’
The Standish college says it will be ready and safe when in-person classes for the fall semester begin Aug. 24.
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Virus cases surging among the young, endangering the elderly
Coronavirus infections are climbing rapidly among young Americans in a number of states where bars, stores and restaurants have reopened
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Source: Rockies star Blackmon first MLB player known to test positive for virus
All-Star outfielder Charlie Blackmon tested positive for coronavirus last week after workouts at Coors Field in Denver, according to reports.