The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. The NFL has “broad agreement” with the players’ union on safety protocols for conducting the 2020 season this fall, the league’s top medical expert said Tuesday, adding that the NFL will be prepared to deal with the inevitability of players, coaches or […]
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Steps to make social connection safer
Even though the virus is still spreading, people can expand their social circle if they are careful.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Expanded outdoor dining must make room for public in public spaces
As cities move to enable restaurant patrons to socially distance while eating outside, they should be mindful of equity.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
Restaurants in 12 counties can open their dining rooms, but many are waiting
Along the midcoast, a popular destination with many renowned restaurants, owners are weighing the financial and health risks.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland will use emergency federal grants for housing assistance
The city will use $500,000 of its $1.7 million from the federal CARES Act to help people who cannot pay rent or utilities because the pandemic has caused a loss of income.
Posted inSports
LeBron: ‘Definitely not giving up on the season’
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James hopes to play again this season, but said, ‘This is a pandemic that we have no idea (about). We can’t control it.’
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin County sees steady climb in coronavirus cases
CDC attributes rise to new cases and more testing.
Posted inSports
NASCAR pulls off a problem-free return
The race at Darlington was the first for the series since March 8 finished without incident as sports try to return during the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inNation & World
Tech-assisted COVID-19 tracking having some issues
Tech companies have offered database tools to help with tracing efforts, but privacy efforts are a concern because of the need to store detailed information about people and their contacts.
Posted inSports
California governor says pro sports without fans possible in June
Gov. Gavin Newsom says sports can return without spectators in ‘the first week or so of June.’