As someone who is fortunate enough to hold an “essential” job (as if anyone’s job is non-essential), I found myself traveling home to Maine in a rental car from out of state last weekend. I was stunned to see that Maine was still requiring cash payments for those drivers without EZpass. Is there a more […]
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Photos: Ringing in 85, from a safe distance
Neighbors and friends formed a parade of cars on Saturday in Cape Elizabeth to help Nancy Ricker celebrate her 85th birthday while still abiding by social distancing. More than a dozen vehicles participated in the surprise drive-by singing of “Happy Birthday.”
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The Virus Diaries: Husband, wife on the mend after ‘scary’ encounter with COVID-19
Peter Gordon has a compromised immune system, which proved scary when his wife, Mary Ann, tested positive. Then he contracted the disease.
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Signs missed and steps slowed in Trump’s pandemic response
The Pentagon first learned about the new virus in December. On Jan. 3, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received a call from his Chinese counterpart with a warning.
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Older states grapple with fear, isolation and medical care
Across the U.S., states with older populations face special challenges during the global pandemic
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Amid pandemic, Christians celebrate an Easter like no other
Christians around the world celebrated Easter isolated in their homes by the coronavirus
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OPEC, oil nations agree to nearly 10 million barrel cut amid virus
Prices have collapsed as the pandemic has stopped global travel and slowed energy sectors.
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Nursing home deaths soar past 3,300 in alarming surge
One report says despite increased efforts to keep residents and workers safe, screenings didn’t catch those who were infected but asymptomatic.
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‘Absolute chaos’ as businesses try to tap into rescue funds
When announcing the program, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said companies could get loan money they same day they apply, but thousands are still waiting.
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Millions of taxpaying immigrants won’t get stimulus checks
About 4.3 million unauthorized immigrants do not have a Social Security number and instead file by using a taxpayer ID number.