PORTLAND — City voters can now request absentee ballots for the July 14 state primary and school budget referendum election. “In light of COVID-19, we are encouraging people to use this service in order to vote during this election. Ballots must be received no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day,” the city said in […]
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Creative Portland disburses first round of artist relief funding
PORTLAND — Creative Portland has awarded $31,000 through its Portland Artist Relief Fund to artists impacted by the coronavirus. The fund was set up in March. “After fundraising $77,000 of the $50,000 goal, with the help of fellow artists, generous community patrons, anonymous philanthropists, and art lovers from the private, public and nonprofit sectors,” the […]
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Despite pandemic’s disruptions, most UMaine System students stayed on course
Extended pass/fail options and outreach from professors kept enrollment and completion rates this spring about the same as they were last spring.
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Maine Voices: Don’t buy the ‘coronavirus lawsuit’ hoax
Most Maine businesses are acting responsibly and they are obeying the law – which is the best immunity one can get from a lawsuit.
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Our View: Maine coaches deserve pay even during lost season
We need to maintain the bonds of connection even more when schools have been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Makerspace offers online instruction to public, unemployed workers
PORTLAND — Factory 3, a makerspace at 115 Saint James St., has transitioned its business model to move from a brick-and-mortar place where makers can create to a source of online instruction during the coronavirus pandemic. In collaboration with technical experts, as well as local artists and artisans, Factory 3 is offering online courses in […]
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Baseball has a plan, but what happens when things go wrong?
There are a lot of hurdles to overcome, and the health of players and MLB employees has to be at the top of the list.
Posted inNation & World, Sports
Increased testing could lead to NFL season, Fauci says
He says it’s ‘feasible’ for the season to start in September, but likely without fans in the stands.
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Colorado restaurant shut down for allowing sit-down dining
The owners tweeted President Trump saying they were standing up for the U.S. and small businesses.
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Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth reopens, with restrictions
The town-owned park, which features the world-renowned Portland Head Light, reopened Monday after being closed since April 1 because of the virus outbreak.