The number of cases at the Tyson Foods plant in Portland rose to 17 on Monday as testing of all 400-plus employees continued.
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University of New England plans to have students back on Maine campuses this fall
A committee is exploring ways to mitigate health risks including through social distancing, increased cleaning and sanitation, and other modifications.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Senate to reopen despite risks as House eyes ‘hybrid’ return
The Senate will gavel in Monday as the coronavirus rages while the top House Republican is proposing a ‘hybrid’ reopening for the House.
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Whole Foods to provide face masks for shoppers to prevent spread of coronavirus in stores
The company’s 500 stores will make the masks available at entrances to customers who lack their own face covering.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Nearly 26,000 Maine small businesses have received federal emergency loans
Small employers in the state have received a total of $2.55 billion in Paycheck Protection Program loans since the federal program began.
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In historic move, Supreme Court hears first arguments by phone
It is the first time audio of the court’s arguments is being heard live by the world and the first arguments by telephone.
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The Latest: COVID-19 vaccine hunt heats up globally, but still no guarantee
The U.N. secretary-general says the target sought Monday would amount to only a ‘down-payment’ toward a vaccine, new treatments and better tests for the disease.
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J.Crew files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
More bankruptcies across the retail sector are expected in coming weeks.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Allow SNAP recipients to shop online
Americans who use food stamps should be able to shop the same way as everyone else.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Questions riddle restaurant reopenings, from capacity limit to customer appetite
Restaurateurs in Maine at last have a date for reopening, but many wonder to what extent they can or should.