The Economic Development Committee votes 4-0 in favor of allowing some restaurants and stores to expand into several Old Port streets, and the full council will take up the matter Monday.
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Dahlberg: Snell now poster child for spoiled millionaire athletes everywhere
For Blake Snell – guaranteed $39 million over the next three years – there is little sympathy for his resistance to take a pay cut.
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The Virus Diaries: ‘I think it will be interesting to see how we grow up’
A high school junior struggles with being separated from his friends and classmates, and wonders what the future will look like in the wake of the pandemic.
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Cedar Ridge Center in Skowhegan dealing with outbreak different from coronavirus
So far, the long-term facility has received 162 negative tests for coronavirus with 18 pending, but Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine CDC, said at Thursday’s briefing that the facility is dealing with a norovirus outbreak.
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Bath photographer highlights high school seniors mourning year cut short
Wendy Jung, a photographer and founder of Soggy Dog Designs, is offering free photo sessions to the Morse High School Class of 2020 to document the students and the challenges they’ve overcome.
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Virus test made by company in Scarborough scrutinized for accuracy
The Maine CDC is conducting its own analysis of Abbott Laboratories’ rapid-results test in response to questions about whether it’s producing a high rate of false negative results.
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Bowdoinham cancels short-lived curbside service at town office
The town announced Thursday it is suspending the curbside option due to an illness.
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Portland cancels annual Fourth of July celebration
City officials cited continued COVID-19 rules against large gatherings and budget issues.
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Mills allows lodging operators to host out-of-staters starting June 1
A new executive order permits hospitality businesses to begin taking reservations for June 1 bookings, with non-residents asked to quarantine for 14 days on an honor system.
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IOC pledges $800 million in aid to offset losses from Tokyo 2020 postponement
About $650 million will go to cover expenses associated with rescheduling, with $150 million to help with cash-flow shortages of sport federations and national organizing committees.