The latest news on the pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. JOHANNESBURG — South Africa says it has a backlog of nearly 100,000 unprocessed tests for the coronavirus, a striking example of the painful shortage of testing kits and reagents across Africa as cases steadily rise. “This challenge is caused by the limited […]
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Posted inMaine, Religion and Values
Maine Catholic parishes offer restricted indoor Masses starting June 1
All public Masses were temporarily suspended on March 18 due to the outbreak of the pandemic.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine is left on its own as hunger rises
The state was left out of a federal program created to put fresh, healthy food into the hands of struggling Americans.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Mills administration’s plan to reopen Maine relies on selective science
The Legislature must be reconvened and the plan redrawn so that Mainers get a say in the state’s economic recovery.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
While others wait and see, Footlights Theatre forges ahead with July reopening
The theater in Falmouth plans to return with a comedy, as Portland Stage announces its season but no timeframe for it.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Indoor recreation businesses proceed cautiously toward reopening
How Maine can have groups of people socialize safely under the same roof is a question without an agreed-upon answer.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Acadia’s Park Loop Road and several coastal state parks will reopen Monday
Parks with beaches, including Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg and Crescent Beach State Park in Cape Elizabeth, have been closed since March.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
House passes bill to give small businesses leeway on COVID-19 loans
Maine’s Sen. Angus King introduced a companion bill to the House-passed bill last week, but it’s unclear whether the Senate will take up that version.
Posted inNation & World
Democrats charge OSHA isn’t protecting front-line workers
Democrats charge that the agency has been ‘largely invisible’ during the pandemic.
Posted inSports
John Deere Classic chooses to cancel PGA Tour event
Organizers say holding the John Deere Classic on July 9-12 would present too many obstacles, and it’s a better financial decision to cancel.