Traders cheered glimmers of hope that the deadliness of the coronavirus outbreak could be slowing in some of the hardest-hit areas.
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BIW requires workers to wear face masks, over union objections
Chris Wiers, president of Machinists Union Local S6, he’s concerned homemade masks made of cotton and other flammable materials are a severe safety risk.
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Shellfish industry hopeful for improved markets after coronavirus
Wholesalers, lobster fishermen weigh in on how they’re coping.
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Concert industry could lose $9 billion this year from the coronavirus pandemic
Of the initial $12.2 billion projected for the year in box office receipts, $8.9 billion is still unspoken for and could be lost if the industry remains dark for the rest of 2020.
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care with COVID-19
Johnson’s symptoms worsened over the day Monday, and his office says the foreign secretary has been designated to take over should Johnson become incapacitated.
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Navy leader calls fired carrier captain ‘too naive or too stupid’ to command
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly harshly criticized Capt. Brett E. Crozier – and by implication crew members who supported him – in a lengthy speech aboard the ship.
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CBS show ‘All Rise’ to produce coronavirus episode at a distance
The episode will follow social distancing rules and be taped remotely using social media and other digital technology.
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British Open canceled, Masters moved to November in major rescheduling
For the first time since 1945 the British Open will not be played, while the Masters is schedule for Nov. 12-15.
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Central Maine professional baseball players still hoping for a season
Sam and Jake Dexter, as well as Cody Laweryson, have had their careers put on hold during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Lewiston hospital revises coronavirus sick leave policy under pressure from employees
Nurses at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center had complained about having to use their earned time off if they were forced to quarantine.