When accounting for cases subtracted from previous days, Maine had a net of 7 more cases Monday, and the number of hospitalizations remains low.
Health
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council, mayor debate merit of mask wearing
The City Council on Tuesday voted 4-3 to urge businesses to encourage customers and employees to wear face coverings.
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Posted inNation & World
U.S. notifies UN it will withdraw from World Health Organization
The move won’t take effect until next year, meaning it could be rescinded under a new administration, or if circumstances change.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Rejection of LGBTQ youth can be fatal
It is time for older folks to accept young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Peter Alfond Foundation donates $48 million to MaineGeneral Health, Alfond Center
Health and wellness activities at both MaineGeneral and the Alfond Youth Center in Waterville will benefit from the funds.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
As gyms prepare to open, questions linger about safety in a high-exertion environment
Some gyms already have opened for very limited services with the rest looking at a June 1 restart date, but health experts aren’t sure it’s a good idea.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Older Mainers strive to stay fit and healthy during the pandemic
Regular exercise combats the double whammy of inactivity and isolation that can cause or worsen many physical and mental health problems.
Posted inFood & Dining
When it comes to eating, this pandemic is Carbogeddon
Holed up at home, Mainers struggle with overdoing the carbs and comfort foods.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine lags New England states in reporting data on pandemic
A month into the outbreak here, the state CDC still is unable to post daily testing counts and other information.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: The cure for what ails you could be a flapjack and a splendid stroll
Just remember to keep your (social) distance.