Effective officials have exhibited humility in the face of a novel coronavirus and the inner strength to take hard actions.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: How to make COVID restrictions easier to swallow
Nobody likes masks or social distancing. But everybody can be nudged.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Repeal of ACA during pandemic would be unsurpassed cruelty
Let me get this straight: President Trump has ordered essential workers, particularly those working in high-risk food processing plants, to return to work. If they refuse, they will be ineligible for unemployment benefits, including health coverage at a time when they need it the most. This is one of the most unconscionable and cruel actions […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Showrooms are open again, but car dealerships still face challenges
Dealerships went virtual in selling vehicles in March and April, but inventory is dwindling with auto manufacturing still shuttered.
Posted inNation & World
Reopening: It’s back to business, but not business as usual
As countries around the world loosen their coronavirus restrictions, it’s becoming clear that without a vaccine, the disruptions could be long-lasting.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine corrections department will limit testing to prison in Windham
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 among Maine’s state prison inmates has prompted testing of nearly 700 inmates and staff members at the Maine Correctional Center.
Posted inNation & World
Trump threatens funds for states easing voting in pandemic
The president’s tweets targeting Michigan and Nevada mark an escalation in his campaign against voting by mail.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Virus-sapped bus lines see road to ruin without federal help
Northeast Charter of Lewiston, which operates motor coaches, school buses and shuttle buses, has not had any business since March 16, its owner says.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
NCAA clears path for football, basketball athletes to return to campus
Providing their conference and school also lift the suspension, voluntary activities for football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball are approved by the NCAA.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick looking at options to expand outdoor dining this summer
A proposal, still in the early stages, would block a handful of parking spaces on Maine Street, creating a pedestrian walkway that would allow restaurants and retailers to spread out more on the sidewalk and maintain social distancing measures.