Gov. Janet Mills said she soon may announce adjustments to her coronavirus reopening plan to take into account regional variations in the impact of the pandemic.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine agencies awarded $2.5 million to fight outbreaks in public housing
The federal aid is intended to help 19 Maine housing authorities prevent, prepare for and respond to COVID-19 outbreaks in public housing.
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Maine courts will hold additional virtual hearings
The latest order still restricts court hours, and some types of hearings and trials will still be delayed
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Emerging virus aid bill aims to help states, Postal Service
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic WASHINGTON — Although the timing for the House’s return isn’t set, the outlines are emerging for a Democratic-driven bill to aid state and local governments and the Postal Service, and boost contact tracing to track the coronavirus. Democratic leaders promise that the House will deliver legislation as early as […]
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Our View: Unfortunately, vaccine may be best chance to cut virus short
It is proving difficult to otherwise hold together any sort of unified response.
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Commentary: We must save lives at risk from COVID, new nuclear arms race
Encourage our U.S. senators to sign on to an extension of the New START Treaty.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Bam Bam gets air time, Arabica shuffles around and more comes to the curb
Plus, new owners for Long Island’s convenience store and an opportunity to time travel.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s look at numbers, science while we open up our state
Maine’s CDC director and governor have kept us safer than almost any other state, a car dealer says, and they’ll reopen us to business just as safely.
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George Smith: Books to quarantine by
It’s a good time to pull your favorite books from the shelves.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council approves emergency housing agreement with Thomas College
The agreement allows emergency workers, including police officers and firefighters, to live in Thomas College dormitory rooms if they are healthy but were exposed — or fear they were exposed — to the coronavirus.