Antique store owners in Hallowell, Farmingdale and Augusta thought the governor’s instructions were inconsistent, and expressed enthusiasm for a revamped reopening plan that may allow them to open Monday.
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Federal judge rules against Orrington church that challenged Mills
U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen denies Calvary Chapel’s motion for a temporary restraining order that would have allowed it to hold an in-church service Sunday.
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The Latest: Fauci among White House task force members taking precautions after virus exposure
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. Anthony S. Fauci, the government’s top infectious diseases official, will be taking precautions including working from home after White […]
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Maine CDC reports 34 new coronavirus cases, 1 more death
The public health agency’s latest statistics bring the statewide totals to 64 deaths and 1,408 cases as Maine works toward reopening its economy.
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Jail populations down but may rise after pandemic wanes
Officials argue for and against summonses versus arrests.
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View from Away: Give tenants rent reprieve amid coronavirus pandemic, but don’t forget about landlords
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Rep. Chloe Maxmin: A new kind of politics, a new kind of campaign
Politics is service and should support and provide for the needs of our community, the state representative writes.
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Another View: UMA class of 2020 will be on the front lines
With us on the front lines, I know that we will recover — as a state, a nation and a world, a class member writes.
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Neighboring New Brunswick has kept the coronavirus in check. Here’s how.
Maine’s doppelganger neighbor, which acted early and decisively, has had no deaths and no nursing home outbreaks, and is down to just 2 active cases.
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Choirs may have to remain silent long after society reopens
Maine choral directors are ‘disconsolate’ to hear experts say there will have to be a vaccine and an effective treatment for COVID-19 before groups can start singing together again.