Despite dysfunction in the Department of Labor, House Speaker Sara Gideon has been quiet about the troubled agency.
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Maine transit agencies confused by rule for out-of-state riders
Travelers from other states are not supposed to use Maine public transit without a recent negative test, but it’s unclear whether the directive conflicts with earlier orders and how agencies will enforce it.
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Pandemic sparks bicycle boom, and Mainers overwhelm supply
Stay-at-home orders created ideal market conditions for a surge in cycling, but now consumers face a shortage of bikes because of supply chain disruption.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner city officials send proposed budget to next read in two weeks
A split council denies a credit enhancement agreement to the developers of Central Maine Crossing.
Posted inNation & World
Surviving in America’s Black Belt amid pandemic and job loss
Residents are depending on each other to weather the coronavirus pandemic, which is complicating an already tough life in the impoverished region.
Posted inSports
Manfred says there’s a ‘100%’ chance of MLB season
Commissioner Rob Manfred says ‘unequivocally we are going to play Major League Baseball this year,’ even if there’s no agreement with players.
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With no positive results from virus, PGA gets ready to roll at Colonial
But there are still some new habits – adhering to cleaning protocols, not exchanging clubs, social distancing – that golfers and caddies need to embrace as the PGA returns this weekend.
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Main Street Skowhegan awards $20,000 to 23 businesses from COVID-19 Relief Grant program
Donations toward the grant came from several businesses within the community as well as a grant from the Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation.
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The Virus Diaries: Portland hiker sticks it out on the Appalachian Trail
Rob Landry started the 2,200-mile trek on March 7, choosing to stay on the trail even after thru-hikers were asked to leave.
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Central Maine cycling clubs experiencing share of ups and downs
Though rides have been canceled, some clubs have seen active participation, increase in volunteers.