Organizers and parents weigh concerns about COVID-19 against the desire for kids to play sports once again.
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Pandemic poses unique challenges for Portland-area startups
In an environment in which failure is commonplace even in the best of times, not all local startups have been able to survive the coronavirus disruption.
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Pandemic money delayed for some needy families
The P-EBT program was supposed to help Maine’s poorest families buy food during the pandemic, but delays with the EBT card manufacturer mean it’ll be weeks before some get the money.
Posted inNation & World, Outdoors
Coronavirus disrupts global fight to save endangered species
Lockdowns derail the eco-tourism that funds many environmental projects, from South America’s rainforests to Africa’s savannahs.
Posted inNation & World
Moscow book fair brings out lockdown-weary Pushkin fans
Daily attendance at the outdoor bookstalls is limited to 6,000, with visitors divided into five two-hour shifts.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Prince William reveals he’s been a helpline volunteer
He is one of more than 2,000 volunteers who have been formally trained to help those in need.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
New jobs report diminishes GOP appetite for more virus aid
Mitch McConnell says Republicans won’t extend the $600 per week supplemental unemployment benefit.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Maine CDC reports 42 cases of coronavirus, no new deaths
The latest report from the Maine Center from Disease Control brings total cases to 2,524 since the virus reached Maine.
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Week In Photos: May 31-June 5, 2020
Here are some of our favorite photos from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel from the past week.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sen. Millett: Pandemic no time to roll back air, water protections
The work we’ve done to protect Maine can be undone and the lives of people trying to recover from a respiratory illness put at risk.