The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. WASHINGTON — A new private sector report is warning anew of continuing damage to the economy if Washington doesn’t deliver several hundred billion dollars in budget relief to states and local governments amid the coronavirus pandemic. But Wednesday’s report by Moody’s Analytics, a […]
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: How safe are Maine’s nursing homes? Safer than you might think
With the implementation of best practices, visiting a Maine senior living facility should now be safer than visiting the local grocery store.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Pandemic sparks a do-it-yourself boom across Maine
While the coronavirus outbreak has hampered other sectors of the economy, business is booming for retailers that cater to home improvement projects.
Posted inLocal & State, News
State helps towns and tribes qualify for COVID-19 disaster relief
Maine will use $35 million of its $1.25 billion in coronavirus relief funds as local match needed for federal disaster relief.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Saudi Arabia limits number of people for annual Hajj
The kingdom’s Hajj minister says they’re trying to keep the number around 1,000, a devastating blow to the millions of Muslims who intended on making the pilgrimage.
Posted inSports
With all that’s going on, is the rush to play this year really worth it?
From ill-advised tennis tournaments to colleges bringing athletes back to campus, it may be time to accept the new reality in sports – just as we’ve had to accept it in life.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Candy company is sweet on Maine’s popular CDC director
Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections creates a candy bar for Dr. Nirav Shah.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Flood of absentee ballots could delay primary election results
Maine voters have already requested more than 100,000 absentee ballots for the July 14 primary, and local election officials say it will be a ‘daunting’ task to process those ballots so that results are known on election night.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta City Council approves $67 million budget, with no tax increase
City councilors hold special meeting Tuesday to revise recently approved budget.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine transportation commissioner urges passage of highway bond
The $105 million borrowing package is critical to pay for bridge and highway projects as the Department of Transportation faces a massive revenue shortfall, says Commissioner Bruce Van Note.