A coronavirus exposure briefly shuttered the headquarters of the agency responsible for leading the state response to the pandemic.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Georgia restaurants allowed to reopen as restrictions loosen
Dine-in service and movie theaters were allowed to reopen after other businesses, including barbershops, gyms, tattoo shops and nail salons, were allowed to start seeing customers Friday.
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The Latest: Doubts about testing remain in spite of Trump’s assurances
The new testing targets would ensure that states had enough COVID-19 tests available to sample at least 2.6% of their populations each month.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, News, Politics
Poll finds Americans increasingly support voting by mail amid pandemic
Democrats are now much more likely than Republicans to support their state conducting elections exclusively by mail, 47% to 29%.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Tyson Foods raises coronavirus alarm in full-page ads, defends safety efforts
The company warns the pandemic will likely raise the cost of meat.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Roger Katz and Sen. Shenna Bellows: Let’s make sure every eligible voter gets a vote
We need a plan to protect poll workers, the integrity of the election, and the rights of voters.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine nonprofits assess the costs of coronavirus response
Leaders of nonprofits on the front lines are making new fundraising pleas, seeking federal aid and planning for months of budget impacts.
Posted inLocal & State, News
State budget crisis looms in Maine as pandemic rages
Gov. Janet Mills and the Legislature will soon be facing what’s likely to be the largest state revenue shortfall in the last 30 years.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Giving birth in midst of pandemic: surreal, stressful and joyful
The coronavirus crisis has changed just about everything about giving birth in Maine.
Posted inAsk ME, Local & State
Why can’t I reach unemployment? When can I get my aching knee replaced?
Another question readers are asking: What’s up with my federal check?