Most of the trail is open, but many services that long-distance hikers depend on are still shuttered.
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Tulip festival needs to raise $1 million after pandemic losses
The nonprofit that puts on the 90-year-old event in Michigan says it will run out of money in August if it doesn’t receive financial help.
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Judge upholds Maine’s 14-day quarantine, for now, as Justice Department joins challenge
The U.S. Department of Justice weighs in to say the rule is unconstitutional, and Gov. Janet Mills responds that she is disgusted that the federal government would undermine the state’s safety rules.
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Massachusetts governor says pro teams can reopen practice facilities
The Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and Revolution get the OK to open their facilities, as long as safety precautions are in place.
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Kennebunk takes measures to help businesses during crisis
Flexibility with ordinances designed to help boost business traffic for remainder of 2020.
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Virus could lead revenue-starved states to approve sports, online betting
With many state budgets now resembling smoking craters in the ground as tax revenue disappears in a largely idled economy, even a small revenue boost seems better than none.
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Portland’s major hospitals return to peak levels of COVID-19 patients
Maine Medical Center’s numbers match the early-April peak, while Mercy Hospital sets a new high.
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Mills orders Maine businesses to post mask requirements for COVID-19
The governor’s order, which also reaffirms the reopening of more businesses Monday, came as the state reported 37 new cases, 1 additional death and a slight decline in active cases and hospitalizations.
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CEO provides few details on status of rescheduled Tokyo Games
Toshiro Muto has spoken cautiously ever since the coronavirus pandemic caused the postponement and had little to say Friday about any progress.
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Joker’s amusement center in Westbrook closes after 27 years
The company’s president said it wouldn’t be possible to follow strict state reopening guidelines intended to limit the spread of the coronavirus.