Parsons Beach remains closed because of a tree planting project.
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Cape Elizabeth partially opens offices
CAPE ELIZABETH — The town of Cape Elizabeth has partially re-opened municipal offices as of June 1. According to Town Manager Matthew Sturgis, in-person service is available by appointment only from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday in the tax office and offices of the town clerk, assessor, code enforcement, planning, and the […]
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Another 24,500 Maine jobless claims filed as anti-fraud measures delay some payments
The number of new claims remains high as the state probes thousands of fraudulent claims made with stolen personal information.
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So. Portland Fire Department issues re-opening guidelines
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland Fire Department issued some safety reminders this week to all businesses working to reopen after closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. “It is important for businesses to remember that they must follow all existing fire codes, while accounting for social distancing,” the department said in a release. The department […]
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Nearly 1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs
The total number of people receiving unemployment benefits rises slightly to 21.5 million, down from a peak of nearly 25 million two weeks ago.
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The Latest: U.K. summit calls for freely available ‘people’s vaccine’
This is a roundup of the latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. LONDON — A vaccine summit hosted by Britain on Thursday raised billions of dollars to immunize children in developing countries as experts wrestled with the difficult question of how any potential vaccine against the new coronavirus might […]
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Commentary: Maine quarantine ruling shows everything old is new again
Science is at the heart of the federal decision, just as in the 1986 Supreme Court ruling that upheld Maine’s out-of-state bait fish ban.
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Our View: Vote absentee to make July 14 Maine primary as safe as possible
We don’t know how much of a risk in-person voting is, but we know voting absentee is virtually risk free.
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Maine Voices: Protect Maine’s immigrant communities from COVID-19
The virus’ spread among new Mainers can be slowed despite risk factors like the inability to socially distance and limited English proficiency.
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Portland Public Library begins phased reopening
PORTLAND — The Portland Public Library this week began a phased approach to reopen the library, starting with making the book drop available again. Patrons can return the materials borrowed before the library closed in mid-March. The library is requiring all patrons and staff members who use the book drop to practice physical distancing and […]