Part of an occasional series answering readers’ questions about Maine. Q: Will more churches offer drive-in worship services? And how will that work? A: Several Catholic parishes plan to offer drive-in Masses, the first of which were scheduled for Sunday in Lewiston and Auburn. More will be held next weekend, including in Gorham. But many […]
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Maine cities get new federal funds and plan to share with local businesses
Biddeford expects to give grants to 20 businesses, while Portland and Cumberland County are also planning how to disburse money they’re receiving.
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In televised town hall, Trump says vaccine will be available by year’s end
President Trump is pushing for an economic reopening, one his advisers believe will be essential for his reelection chances in November.
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Former guest of Lewiston wellness shelter tests positive for COVID-19
An official with Community Concepts, which operates the wellness shelter, said a former guest of the Lewiston facility — being run out of the Lewiston Armory — tested positive Sunday morning for the coronavirus.
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Two of Maine’s biggest, most popular agricultural fairs still in limbo
The Fryeburg Fair and the Common Ground Country Fair say they are hopeful, but not certain, that their celebrations will be held this fall in light the threat posted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Worship: “If they cannot come into the church, I can bring Mass out to the parking lot.”
The Rev. Daniel Greenleaf thought having people honk their car horns every time he said “amen” would be a good idea. Big mistake. “The first time was nice,” Greenleaf said. But then “it started sounding like a rock concert,” he said. “Not very prayer-like.” Greenleaf said he would not be making the recommendation at the […]
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‘If they cannot come into the church, I can bring Mass out to the parking lot.’
Faced with COVID-19 restrictions, a priest uses a novel method to conduct services in Lewiston.
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Faced with 20,000 dead, care homes seek shield from lawsuits
At least 15 states have enacted laws or governors’ orders that provide nursing homes and long-term care facilities some protection from lawsuits arising from the crisis.
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Proposed $67.5 million Augusta budget includes small tax increase, 8 furlough days
The proposal cuts library and code enforcement workers, and includes eight municipal worker furlough days.
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As lockdowns ease, some countries report new infection peaks
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces his state will join with six others to create a regional supply chain for equipment and tests.