The following 19 organizations in Maine each received a forgivable loan of between $5 million and $10 million through the federal Paycheck Protection Program. • Alcom LLC • Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker Inc. • Continuum Health Services Inc. • Darling’s • Somic America Inc. • Spectrum Health Care Partners P.A. • Baker Newman & […]
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Report: FC Dallas out of MLS tourney as 10 more players, coach positive for COVID-19
The MLS decides to withdraw FC Dallas, which had six players test positive last week before the latest round of positive tests.
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Hospitals approaching capacity across Sunbelt
The Miami area again orders restaurants closed after a holiday weekend of close-contact celebrations.
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Portland to start providing rental assistance with $500,000 fund
Starting this month, the program offers residents who are struggling financially because of the pandemic as much as $2,500 to help cover rent and utilities.
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ICE issues rules saying international students must leave U.S. if classes go online
The guidelines issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement add pressure for campuses to reopen even amid growing concerns about the recent spread of COVID-19 among young adults.
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Months of trial and error in ICUs offer clues to saving COVID-19 patients
The WHO is collating data from countries to identify crucial elements that reduce mortality.
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Maine legislative leaders, including Gideon, linked to recipients of federal loans
The Paycheck Protection Program, criticized by Democratic House Speaker Sara Gideon for helping special interests and large corporations, provided a forgivable loan of between $1 million and $2 million to her husband’s law firm.
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COVID-19 testing delays force Nationals, Astros to cancel Monday workouts
Washington GM Mike Rizzo says, “Without accurate and timely testing, it is simply not safe for us to continue with summer camp. … summer camp and the 2020 season are at risk.”
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Harvard invites freshmen to campus, but classes stay online
Harvard University’s freshman class will be invited to live on campus this fall, while most other undergraduates will be required to learn remotely from home.
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Eight new coronavirus cases, no additional deaths reported in Maine
The relatively small increase in cases comes after 3 weeks of much higher numbers of new infections, and a holiday weekend in which 4 older Mainers died of COVID-19 in Cumberland County.