An informal poll shows players will be ready if the league is able to clear a number of hurdles still in the way of resuming the season.
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Maine CDC reports 38 new COVID-19 cases, ramps up testing
The director of the Maine CDC says more widespread testing is being done in congregate care settings, and national commercial labs have increased their test capacity.
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U.S. meat plants are changing, signaling end of 99-cent chicken
Companies are considering how best to redesign their operations to prevent infections, including by automating some lines altogether.
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Water company says pipes in buildings should be flushed after shutdowns
Maine Water recommends building owners should flush pipes to get rid of any contaminants after prolonged closures.
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Commentary: How we ‘recovered’ from the Spanish flu should be a warning
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The Latest: U.S. could face ‘darkest winter’ in virus rebound, whistleblower to tell House panel
Dr. Rick Brights testimony will follow a similar warning this week by Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious-disease expert.
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Our View: Risks of COVID-19 don’t fall the same on everyone
Low-income workers, particularly those deemed essential, have borne the brunt of the outbreak, and that will likely continue as businesses reopen.
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George Smith: Getting outdoors more important than ever
Spend the summer outside, for your sake and the sake of Maine businesses.
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New Englanders look to Maine for haircuts, but barbers and stylists try to cut them off
Maine was the first state in the region to allow barbers and hair salons to open May 1, prompting people from as far away as Connecticut to ask for appointments.
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The Wrap: Curbside expansions, virtual tours and lobster lines
More restaurants and bakeries open for curbside pickup, and a food tour company takes it online.