Both K-12 and post-secondary institutions should develop screening, sanitizing, testing and technology strategies.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: COVID crisis should raise Mainers’ awareness of need to store guns safely
Securely storing firearms could lower the risk of domestic violence, suicide and accidental child gun deaths.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: My wife and I just gave away a small library. It hurt
Twenty-seven boxes later, a Scarborough native reflects on what was both ‘a depressing process’ and ‘a comforting review of our adult lives.’
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Pelosi, GOP exchange barbs over new economic relief package
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress will likely take up another virus bill, “but it’s not going to be a $3 trillion left-wing wish.”
Posted inNation & World
Trump says he’ll replenish stockpile for future pandemics
“My goal is to produce everything America needs for ourselves and then export to the world, including medicines,” the president says.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Ogunquit to reopen 2 beaches, with restrictions on activities
Effective Monday, Ogunquit and Footbridge beaches will be open to walking, surfing, paddling and fishing only.
Posted inNation & World
Federal officials release edited, partial guidance on coronavirus reopenings
U.S. health officials have released part of some long-delayed specific guidance that schools, businesses, and other organizations can use as states reopen from coronavirus shutdowns.
Posted inSports
NFL hopes for a full season, but state-by-state restrictions could be a complication
The NFL ‘will be prepared to make adjustments as necessary,’ but is still moving forward with its current plan for the season.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Disparity is on display with how different colleges are dealing with pandemic
Three sports programs are being dropped in Akron for financial reasons, while LSU could welcome football players back to campus as soon as June 1.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston-Auburn arts organizations facing uncertain future
The pandemic has put a halt to theater and arts programs for the season, but may put some out of business permanently.