It’s the latest measure taken by the president and his administration to restrict the U.S. border during the pandemic.
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Idexx to be second company in Maine producing COVID-19 test kits
The Westbrook-based veterinary diagnostics company also will offer animal COVID-19 testing to veterinarians.
Our View: Poverty is harmful, in and out of widespread emergencies
Robust assistance programs are needed now, and after the outbreak goes away.
How can I pay rent? Is my husband immune? And other coronavirus queries
Part of an occasional series answering readers’ questions about Maine. Q: Gov. Mills said Maine tenants can get $500 to help cover rent payments during the pandemic. How do I get it? A: First, you’ll need to determine if you are eligible. Renters qualify if they cannot pay rent because of the coronavirus and their […]
Maine Voices: Quarantine advice from an old submariner
Many of the rules that helped make life manageable in a sub apply in our current situation.
Maine’s clean-energy progress stopped cold by coronavirus
Risk of infection stalls near-term growth for rooftop solar, heat pumps and energy audits and could slow momentum on the state’s climate fight.
Maine Labor Department holds line on teen work hours during pandemic
Some employers have asked for looser rules on teen work permits, but the state says limits on hours that apply during the school year remain in effect.
Scott Cyrway: With nursing homes, keep your distance, and keep them safe
Staying away from our loved ones is what is best and safest for them until the outbreak has subsided.
Elba and wife, recovering from coronavirus, to help others
The British actor and his model wife, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, have begun a push with the United Nations to lessen the impact of COVID-19 on rural farmers and food producers.
Books, dance lessons, ‘Sopranos’ – freebies abound online
It may not make the best financial decision, but marketing experts say it’s good public relations and a nice way to hook future customers.