The health threat posed by crowded shelters has shown that ‘we simply can’t go back to the way things were,’ says MaineHousing Executive Director Dan Brennan.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports
No baseball yet, but the Hadlock Field food stand is opening
The Portland Sea Dogs plan to offer takeout and limited delivery of some of their ballpark concessions.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine college leaders release framework for reopening this fall
The guidance suggests schools consider staggering or adjusting the start of the semester and breaks, and recommends preparations for social distancing and flexibility for classes and events.
Posted inFeature Obituary, Local & State, News
World War II nurse born during Spanish flu pandemic dies from COVID-19
Frances Banks, who was 101 years old, grew up in Cape Elizabeth and was a descendant of the early settlers.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
After historic casino closure, gambling returns to Las Vegas
Casino resorts were closed March 17 after Gov. Steve Sisolak’s emergency order closed nonessential businesses to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Pittston Fair canceled for this year, sets sights on 2021
Pittston is the latest fair to announce its cancellation for this year due to ongoing concern about the spread of COVID-19 in Maine. Organizers say they hope to hold some sort of event in the fall.
Posted inNation & World, News
Study questioning safety of malaria drugs for coronavirus is retracted
The drugs have been controversial because President Trump repeatedly promoted their use and said he took hydroxychloroquine himself.
Posted inLocal & State
Lewiston officials not surprised by city’s large number of COVID-19 cases
Figures released by the state show Lewiston has the most cases of the coronavirus of any zip code in Maine.
Posted inNation & World
Prince Charles misses hugging his family amid virus lockdown
The Prince of Wales says ‘it’s terribly sad’ to be apart from his family because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Virus a big boom for consumer fireworks sales, big bust for commercial display companies
Central Maine Pyrotechnics sees revenue loss as municipalities cancel or postpone Fourth of July fireworks shows.