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Maine CDC reports 33 new coronavirus cases, 1 more death

by Steve Craig May 3, 2020May 4, 2020

The one-day increase in active COVID-19 cases in Maine comes as state leaders are grappling over how best to reopen parts of the economy.

Nation & World

The Latest: New Zealand reports no new coronavirus cases for first time since outbreak in mid-March

by Associated Press May 3, 2020May 3, 2020

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. WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand reported no new coronavirus cases Monday, marking a significant moment that indicated the […]

Maine

Republican leaders demand removal of Mills’ emergency powers

by Rob Wolfe May 3, 2020May 4, 2020

The party’s top elected officials in the Maine Legislature want to take away the governor’s emergency powers over her handling of the coronavirus.

Food & Dining, Recipes

Homefront: Home-baked bread is within your grasp

May 3, 2020May 4, 2020

Editor’s Note: We have been asking readers (and the occasional Press Herald writer) to tell us what they are cooking, and why, during this time of self-isolation. This week, MEGAN GRAY, who cover courts for the Press Herald, tells us about attempting homemade bread. Bonus: she threw in a recipe for an Italian-esque white bean […]

Maine

Maine reopening with ‘bare minimum’ testing strategy

by Colin Woodard May 3, 2020May 2, 2020

The state’s plan calls for a doubling or tripling of statewide testing capacity, but more robust approaches would require 20 or 30 times that.

Business, News

Are hair salons low-risk? Maine says yes; other states disagree

by Scott Thistle May 3, 2020May 5, 2020

Unlike dozens of other states, Maine’s four-stage plan to restart sectors of the state economy puts some businesses that have close contact with their customers at the top of the list.