The administration is working to undercut its most trusted coronavirus expert as the president continues to play down the threat posed by the virus and pushes to reopen the economy before the election.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Preble Street closes soup kitchen dining room
Meals will still be prepared at the social service agency in downtown Portland, but they will be delivered to shelters and other sites around the city.
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Posted inNation & World
As U.S. debates school reopening, WHO warns of no return to normal
The head of the World Health Organization slams some government leaders for sending mixed messages about the coronavirus and says ‘too many countries are headed in the wrong direction.’
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Tom Caron: In an odd way, Fenway workouts start to feel normal
Members of the Red Sox grow comfortable with coronavirus safety measures as they prepare for the season opener next week.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
After quiet reopening, Richmond Karting Speedway attracting drivers, spectators
Closed for months because of the coronavirus pandemic, the race track quietly opened in mid-June.
Posted inBusiness
California shuts bars, indoor dining and most gyms
More than 7.5 million people have filed for unemployment since the initial March closure.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville’s Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen closes permanently
The soup kitchen, which operated at Sacred Heart Church for 40 years, closed temporarily when the coronavirus pandemic hit in March.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Polls open Tuesday for in-person voting with precautions for coronavirus
The state has issued guidelines concerning social distancing, masks and keeping pens and surfaces clean that towns such as Waterville, Fairfield and China have used to keep voters safe.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan State Fair to be small agricultural event this year
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the fair this year will be a small agricultural fair to be held in September on the Skowhegan fairgrounds.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Patriot League punts on fall sports as SEC leaders meet about football
The Patriot League will consider moving some of its fall sports to winter and spring.