The latest on the coronavirus pandemic. A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of November’s presidential race on election night, a scenario that is fueling worries about whether President Trump will use the delay to sow doubts about the results. State election officials in some key […]
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Poll: Just half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine
Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed.
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Our View: There’s a lot to mourn as U.S. nears 100,000 dead from COVID-19
The pandemic has taken loved ones – and jobs, traditions and routines, too.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Behind his new ‘courtesy shield,’ Don Campbell plans return to performing
The popular singer-songwriter says he’ll use the shield when he ends a 3-month hiatus on June 13 at Jonathan’s in Ogunquit.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s first known victim of COVID-19 was a bridge to the state’s past
Noting Albert Kelsey’s death, Gov. Janet Mills said his life and ancestors – including a former Maine governor – are reminders that each person who has died in the pandemic has a story and a life worth honoring.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: LB Kitchen West closes permanently
The food truck park in Wells will open June 4, and you can now buy Holy Donuts at Hannaford.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Lobster roll landmark, Red’s Eats to open Saturday
This year, Red’s Eats, a lobster roll landmark in Wiscasset, will open for business on Saturday, May 30, but customers in line will be asked to keep six feet of space between them and others in line.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden calls Trump a ‘fool’ for mocking masks during pandemic
The former vice presidents say the president is politicizing the issue and ‘it’s stoking deaths.’
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State hires Gorham company to produce half a million face shields
Flowfold, partnering with L.L. Bean, plans to double production of the protection gear for health workers caring for COVID-19 patients.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
U.S. Senate candidate complains that pandemic politics are unfair
U.S. Senate hopeful Tiffany Bond has 2,500 of the 4,000 voter signatures she needs to get on the ballot, but securing the rest in a time of social distancing will be tricky.