The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
With offices closed, work lunch gets a new look
Lunch is much better mid-pandemic, offering a sense of community and a real break. Lunch is much worse – what, now we have to cook for ourselves? And everything in between.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Maine musicians find ways to get by but worry about winter
They’ve turned their homes into concert venues, rented themselves out for shows, played for tips online and dipped into savings to keep their careers alive during the pandemic.
Posted inNation & World
Fauci rips new Trump ad, says his comments were taken out of context
The quote from March referred to public health officials and was never meant as an endorsement, Dr. Anthony Fauci says.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Wave of ‘Nutcracker’ cancellations hits dance companies hard
This year, the pandemic has canceled performances of the Christmas classic, eliminating a major and reliable source of revenue for dance companies already reeling financially after the shutdown of their industry.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner’s Swine & Stein pivots to a take-home model for annual celebration
The move comes as a way to observe the popular, annual celebration at a time when public gatherings have been limited because of COVID-19.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Oakland’s proposed comprehensive plan available to voters
Residents are to vote Nov. 3 on whether to approve the proposed comprehensive plan, which updates the 1995 plan.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Maine Grains finds ways to thrive, even during pandemic
Housed at the former Somerset County Jail at 42 Court St., the venture has hired its first full-time, in-house baker, allowing The Miller’s Table at Maine Grains to expand its cafe offerings.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Maine Grains finds ways to thrive, even during pandemic
Housed at the former Somerset County Jail at 42 Court St., the venture has hired its first full-time, in-house baker, allowing The Miller’s Table at Maine Grains to expand its cafe offerings.
Posted inLocal & State
Outbreak in York school as Maine CDC reports 31 coronavirus cases
Coastal Ridge Elementary School reports an outbreak of COVID-19, and the superintendent says it will close for in-person learning until at least Oct. 22.