The president defends the administration’s handling of the pandemic.
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Pence under fire for going maskless at Mayo Clinic
The vice president explains his choice by stressing that he’s regularly tested for the virus.
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Coronavirus cases aboard 2nd Navy ship still rising, now 64
About 63% of the 300-plus crew members had been tested as of Tuesday.
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Riots in crisis-hit Lebanon reflect growing poverty, despair
A lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus has exacerbated the already crippling financial crisis that has plagued the country since October.
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How did a small coastal airport in Owls Head get an $18 million federal bailout?
Knox County Regional Airport initially was granted more money than Maine’s largest commercial airports because of a funding quirk that provided huge windfalls to small operations with no debt.
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Brunswick council loosens restrictions for non-essential retail, allows contactless pickup and delivery
Councilors also voted to “strongly recommend” masks or facial coverings for people entering indoor public spaces after failing to gather enough support for a mandate.
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Maine schools expect almost $44 million in federal aid to offset costs of pandemic
The emergency funds for K-12 schools will be based on districts’ eligibility under a federal program based on their numbers of low-income students.
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Stores may reopen in June, but will shoppers return?
Retailers are likely to make permanent changes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic to promote consumers’ safety and confidence.
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The Virus Diaries: Richmond woman battles cancer, worries for daughter’s safety
Janette Sweem is grateful for the help she has received during ‘a hellish year.’ She is dealing with chemotherapy treatments and worries for her daughter aboard the virus-infected USS Kidd.
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Reopening California: Hollywood is figuring out how to start rolling again
The stakes are high for the major studios, which need to feed their nascent streaming platforms with more shows and films.