The reversal came a day after the Portland Press Herald reported that transit operators were surprised and confused by the state’s new directive.
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No active cases of COVID-19 at Mid Coast Hospital
The hospital has not had a positive test for the virus since May 23, but staff maintains readiness in the event of a surge.
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Dow sinks 1,800 as virus cases rise, deflating optimism
Coronavirus cases are increasing in nearly half of U.S. states.
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The Virus Diaries: ‘Don’t get discouraged, because you’re not alone’
An avid runner shares her story about finding the strength to keep going when everything starts badly.
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Hotelier blasts Mills over quarantine alternative for out-of-state visitors
Mark Walsh of Ocean Properties, which operates 11 hotels in Maine and 125 nationwide, said requiring visitors to present negative tests in lieu of quarantine is not a viable option.
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Dow sinks 1,600 points as virus cases rise, deflating optimism
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street as coronavirus cases increase again.
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NHL camps to open July 10 if league, players agree to resume
Under the plan, camps are expected to last two weeks, exhibition games could begin as soon as July 24 and playoff games would start about a week later.
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For tennis and golf, tournaments without fans come at a steep cost
With so much revenue tied to fans and spectators, golf and tennis could face the most significant long-term effects of the pandemic shutdown.
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Maine CDC reports 30 new coronavirus cases, but trends ‘heading in the right direction’
No additional deaths were reported Thursday, and the number of active cases of the disease continues to decline as recoveries outpace new COVID-19 infections.
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Trump administration won’t say who got $511 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus loans
The administration backtracked on an earlier commitment to release individual loan data.