The set of detailed documents created by the nation’s top disease investigators is meant to give step-by-step advice to local leaders who must decide when and how to reopen public places.
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Trump speculates that China released virus in lab ‘mistake’
Scientists suggest the likeliest origin of the pandemic is that the virus spread from an infected animal to a human.
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Wisconsin shipyard beats out BIW, 2 other bidders for Navy frigate contract
The $795 million contract calls for Fincantieri Marinette Marine to design and build the lead ship, with options for as many as 9 more. BIW was one of 3 other finalists.
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New report to show a damaged economy sliding into recession
The U.S. economy began 2020 riding the crest of a record-long expansion with every expectation that its 11th year of growth would not be its last.
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Doubts about testing remain in spite of Trump’s assurances
Public health experts are expressing doubt that the White House’s new coronavirus testing targets are sufficient as it presses ahead with plans to ease restrictions.
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Group opens support line for Maine youths during outbreak and beyond
The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a new mental health support line for Maine residents age 14 to 20.
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Trump says he’ll help New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo boost virus testing
The president and the Democratic governor put aside their differences and agree to work to double coronavirus testing in the hard-hit state over the next few weeks.
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UMaine System makes plans for return of students in the fall
The Fall 2020 Safe Return Planning Committee will develop plans to safely bring students, employees and the public back to campuses if the system gets approval for face-to-face instruction by late August.
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Seoul sees no suspicious activity in North amid concerns about Kim
Unconfirmed reports described North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as in fragile condition after heart surgery.
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Court upholds former Maine lawmaker’s conviction for theft, tax evasion
Robert Lindell Jr., 55, who’s serving a 10-year sentence at the Maine State Prison, appealed his conviction for stealing more than $3 million from two elderly widows.