The rally, rescheduled to avoid a conflict with the day seen as marking the end of slavery in America, comes with the nation surpassing 2 million confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.
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The Latest: Some states pause reopening, others press on amid spike in virus
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. AUSTIN, Texas — Utah and Oregon put any further reopening of their economies on hold amid a spike in coronavirus cases, but there was no turning back Friday in such states as Texas, Arkansas and Arizona despite flashing warning signs there, too. One […]
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Maine Wildlife Park opens for season on Monday, but with COVID-19 restrictions in place
Visitors can see the park’s moose, deer, black bears and more starting June 15 by reservation only.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: We can do better by Mainers with intellectual disabilities, their caregivers
Federal COVID aid can boost front-line workers’ pay and ensure internet access for every disabled child.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Masks critical to keeping down new cases of COVID-19
There’s a lot of noise around the issue, but the facts are clear: Face coverings significantly slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
COVID-19 behind Cape school budget increase
School Superintendent Donna Wolfrom noted that opening schools this fall with be “costly.”
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Downplaying virus risk, Trump gets back to business as usual
The president is back to business as usual, 3 months after bowing to the realities of a pandemic that has killed more Americans than several major wars.
Posted inPolitics
Republicans announce Trump convention events will move to Jacksonville
President Trump’s renomination speech and other festivities will relocate from Charlotte after the original site refused to go along with demands for a large-scale event during the pandemic.
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U.S. eclipses 2 million coronavirus cases
New cases are surging in states that previously posted low infection rates.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Garth Brooks concert to be played at 300 drive-in theaters
Brooks announced the June 27th concert event on Thursday.