Some of the museum’s smaller exhibits remain closed because they don’t allow for physical distancing, but new outside demonstrations of traditional shipbuilding practices including blacksmithing, boatbuilding and nautical carving are available.
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Posted inMaine, Religion and Values
Lewiston Catholic church resumes in-person Mass. Photos show many changes.
More Catholic parishes plan to hold similar services for those who reserve a slot, but the church also is continuing to stream services online and offer some drive-up services.
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Pedro O’Hara’s in Brunswick shutters after 17 years as other downtown restaurants prepare to open patios
Joshua’s Restaurant and Tavern, Bohemian Coffee House, Scarlet Begonias and Portland Pie Company all opened for outdoor dining Monday, but Pedro O’Hara’s, a longtime downtown fixture specializing in Mexican, Irish and American fare, announced its closing.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council to consider borrowing $1 million for downtown project
Councilors on Tuesday also will consider whether to keep the Alfond Municipal Pool closed this season due to the coronavirus pandemic, and closing part of Silver Street to allow for more outdoor dining downtown.
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Gilead says drug helped moderately ill coronavirus patients
The California biotech company says its experimental drug remdesivir improved symptoms when given for five days.
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Black businesses hit hard by COVID-19 fight to stay afloat
The pandemic is exacerbating existing economic disparities.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Outdoor dining slowly reemerges in the Old Port
Just a handful of restaurants opened for outdoor dining Monday, and there was no lunchtime rush.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Farmingdale’s Hall-Dale High School graduation to feature short ceremonies, parade
The Hallowell City Council approved a parade of cars full of graduating students to come down Water Street around 8 p.m. Saturday, June 6.
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Maine reports 24 new COVID-19 cases but no additional deaths as reopening expands
Monday marked the first day of phase two of Gov. Janet Mills’ plan to reopen the state’s economy amid the coronavirus pandemic
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The Latest: Masks, social distancing help control virus, new analysis finds
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. Masks and social distancing can help control the coronavirus but hand washing and other measures are still needed, a new analysis finds. Researchers concluded single-layer cloth masks are less effective than surgical masks, while tight-fitting N95 masks provide the best protection. A […]