A cluster of coronavirus cases at a South Dakota pork plant has highlighted the susceptibility of meat processing workers, who stand shoulder-to-shoulder on the line and congregate in crowded spaces.
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Coronavirus deaths down in NY, but officials urge vigilance
New York’s daily toll of coronavirus deaths has hit its lowest point in more than two weeks, but officials still are warning people in New York City and the rest of the state they need to stay vigilant to curb the spread of the virus.
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Maine CDC reports two more deaths, 20 new cases of coronavirus
Meanwhile, another long-term care facility in Scarborough says one of its residents has tested positive for COVID-19.
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The Latest: Trump says he’ll act to increase swab production
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he will use the Defense Production Act to increase manufacturing of swabs used […]
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Homefront: Stuffed Bell Peppers save the day
When you’re weary, feeling small, when tears are in your eyes, try this reader recipe.
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Earth Day takes on added significance on its 50th anniversary
Environmental leaders in Maine hope that reaction to the pandemic – including a decline in carbon emissions – will lead to positive changes.
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Take a tip from Mainers who lived in isolation long before coronavirus
We might all gain perspective from the experiences of ‘North Pond Hermit’ Christopher Knight, Donn Fendler of “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” or Burt Shavitz of Burt’s Bees.
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Cooking with snails? Ants? Baby formula?
Mainers digging deep into their pantries and refrigerators are finding unusual ingredients to cook with during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jim Fossel: Governors will decide when to reopen the economy
The president has awesome powers, but canceling a state’s public health emergency is not one of them.
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Maine Voices: Disease was formidable enemy for Maine soldiers in the Civil War
Then as now – and in surprising ways – illness shaped the way that people live and die.