In Germany, New Zealand and around the globe, women leaders are not messing around.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Lockdown benefits chains at the expense of small Maine businesses
A restaurant has to close, but gas stations sell food, liquor and coffee, and discounted Easter candy is a big draw at big-box stores.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Most Mainers support doing the right thing to stop COVID
The vast majority of residents know that social distancing is helping to save lives.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
With wedding season approaching, Maine couples and venues alter plans
While many are postponing ceremonies, others are saving the date and making new arrangements.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Which students are still in school? Engagement with remote learning varies in Maine
Even in districts that report high rates of attendance, it can be a challenge for educators and staff to connect with the most vulnerable students.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump says he will suspend immigration to U.S. over virus concerns
The president has often said the pandemic has strengthened his desire to further restrict access to the U.S.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Maine company ramping up production of nasal swabs used to test for COVID-19
Amid calls for increased coronavirus testing nationwide, Puritan Medical Products of Guilford said Monday that it is producing more than one million of the specialized swabs a week.
Posted inSports
MLB can cut pay, lay off managers, coaches starting May 1
Commissioner Rob Manfred suspends uniform employee contracts because teams are unable to play games.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland won’t enforce restrictions on nonessential businesses
Responding to hundreds of complaints, councilors agree not to enforce the city’s ban on curbside pickup, no-contact delivery and shipping by businesses that had to close to the public.
Posted inTimes Record
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens pivots to online programming while preparing for late season
The online programing, called “CMBG at Home,” is a collection of classes, tours, blog posts, articles and photos available on the nonprofit’s website and Facebook page.