The U.S. Department of Justice weighs in to say the rule is unconstitutional, and Gov. Janet Mills responds that she is disgusted that the federal government would undermine the state’s safety rules.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Virus could lead revenue-starved states to approve sports, online betting
With many state budgets now resembling smoking craters in the ground as tax revenue disappears in a largely idled economy, even a small revenue boost seems better than none.
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Portland’s major hospitals return to peak levels of COVID-19 patients
Maine Medical Center’s numbers match the early-April peak, while Mercy Hospital sets a new high.
Posted inMaine, News
Mills orders Maine businesses to post mask requirements for COVID-19
The governor’s order, which also reaffirms the reopening of more businesses Monday, came as the state reported 37 new cases, 1 additional death and a slight decline in active cases and hospitalizations.
Posted inOlympics, Sports
CEO provides few details on status of rescheduled Tokyo Games
Toshiro Muto has spoken cautiously ever since the coronavirus pandemic caused the postponement and had little to say Friday about any progress.
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Amy Calder: Acknowledging our human connection
If we don’t see ourselves as being connected during the coronavirus pandemic, we are doomed, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Joker’s amusement center in Westbrook closes after 27 years
The company’s president said it wouldn’t be possible to follow strict state reopening guidelines intended to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Posted inNation & World, News
Canada’s virus hot zone is even deadlier than Chicago or LA
Montreal’s virus toll – the city accounts for more than half of Canada’s deaths from COVID-19 – is a story of lack of preparation, early mistakes and a bit of bad luck.
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Debate in Congress over $600 jobless payments heats up as claims rise
The number of people receiving the aid now tops 30 million – one in five workers.
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Virus deaths hit 100,000 and U.S. funeral business is in trouble
COVID-19 has made large, traditional funeral services a thing of the past.