The city of Portland and the Greater Portland Council of Governments announced the launch of new emergency aid programs Tuesday.
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Pelosi pushes new virus package as McConnell hits ‘pause’
Key to any plan to reopen the economy, Democrats say, is robust testing.
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Posted inNation & World
Britain is 1st nation in Europe to confirm 30,000 virus deaths
At the same time, many European countries that have relaxed strict lockdowns after new infections tapered off were watching their virus numbers warily.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine CDC reports 4 more coronavirus deaths, 20 more cases at Tyson plant in Portland
The director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says managers of the Tyson Foods poultry processing plant in Portland have agreed to extend a closure so the CDC can trace the contacts of infected workers.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland aligns emergency order with state’s reopening plan
Certain provisions, such as when dogs have to be leashed and the suspension of various municipal deadlines, remain in effect through June 1.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Riverside Golf Course reopens with new protocols
PORTLAND — Riverside Golf Course reopened this week after weeks of being shut down per the city’s emergency order. Tee times, which must be booked in advance, will be every 15 minutes. Walk-ins are not allowed to help eliminate congregating on the course. Players must stay six feet apart during play and have their own […]
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Common Ground Country Fair pulls plug on 2020 event but aims to stage ‘virtual fair’
The popular agricultural event, held each fall in Unity, is the latest to be canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Poland Spring funds grants for tourism businesses, employees
Poland Spring has teamed up with the Maine Tourism Association through the Maine Tourism Relief Fund to offer one time grants to Maine tourism businesses and employees who have been impacted by a loss of business or decrease in income due to the COVID-19 crisis. The fund, made possible through a $100,000 from Poland Spring, […]