Sweden’s much-touted relaxed approach has been enabled by progressive social policies, says a Maine native who now teaches in the Nordic country.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Rep. Pingree: Pandemic offers opportunity for food system reform
Let’s expand the market for local farms and food producers and treat those who grow, sell and serve our food as essential.
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Posted inPolitics
Biden plans to stay home, testing limits of virtual campaign
Critics question the former vice president’s digital savvy and capacity to build the national vote-by-mail effort that might be necessary to win during the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
York plans ‘soft opening’ of town beaches on May 18
Activities such as running and fishing will be allowed as officials note whether users are following pandemic-safety rules. A broader beach opening is planned for mid-June.
Posted inNation & World
Counterfeit masks reaching frontline health workers in U.S.
Shanghai Dasheng is one of the largest manufacturers of authentic N95s in the world, but an investigation finds hospitals across the county have received fake respirators.
Posted inTimes Record
Three downtown Brunswick businesses announce closures
Benchwarmers Sports Pub closed last week and both Maine Street Sweets and Timeless Cottage will close by the end of June.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Tourism groups ask Mills to reconsider 14-day quarantine as summer approaches
The industry is worried about a collapse of Maine’s multibillion-dollar tourism economy, but the state says a quarantine is the only tool it has to stop the coronavirus’ spread from Northeast hot spots.
Posted inTimes Record
Maine National Guard salutes BIW, health care workers with flyover
The flyover was part of Operation American Resolve, a nationwide salute to essential workers supporting COVID-19 response efforts.
Posted inLocal & State, News
National Guard, first responders salute Maine hospital workers: See the photos and video
Hospital staff, nurses and doctors at more than a dozen medical facilities took a break Tuesday to watch a flyover salute by a Maine National Guard KC-135.
Posted inTimes Record
Topsham area seniors get signs of recognition
Mt. Ararat High School’s Project Graduation committee is making sure all 165 seniors get a “congratulations” sign to post on their lawn or at the school.