The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday that he authorized shutting off utility services at a home in the Hollywood Hills that’s been the site of raucous parties despite a ban on large gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. “Despite […]
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Wilton voters attend annual Town Meeting
Voters approved all 59 warrant articles which included an exploding target ordinance and a marijuana ordinance.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: What my students have taught me during the pandemic
Amid surging anti-Asian harassment, I’m heartened by these young people’s maturity, compassion and willingness to forgo their normal activities.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Reservations, renovations and reopenings
Exclusive dinners sell out, Harding Smith renovates the Rooms restaurants, and the Thistle Pig is now Engrain.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rep. Pierce: Even in a pandemic, we can protect Maine’s general election vote
We need to expand voter registration opportunities, maximize the use of absentee voting and ensure safe and efficient in-person voting on Nov. 3.
Posted inNation & World
Ballot drop boxes seen as way to bypass post office
Election officials in some states have come out against them, saying doing so would be too costly and raises security concerns.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Some inaccurate results underscore complexity of developing reliable COVID-19 tests
Less is known about the accuracy of COVID-19 tests because of how quickly they were rushed through the regulatory process because of the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
New Balance factories in Skowhegan, Norridgewock reopen after COVID-19 case
The shoe factories closed last Friday for precautionary cleaning following the company’s first confirmed case in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Sagadahoc County tops state in COVID-19 infection rate, despite low case count
Nancy Riley, an epidemiology professor at Bowdoin College, said Sagadahoc County has a higher COVID-19 infection rate now, even though it has fewer cases than other counties in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Photos: Winslow family races radio-controlled vehicles at Quarry Road Trails in Waterville
The family took up the hobby in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and now have 15 of the vehicles to choose from for a bashing good time.