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Published
August 15, 2020

Maine CDC reports 29 new cases of coronavirus, one death

Critical virus statistics have remained low for the state, which has among the lowest infection rates per capita in the U.S.
Published
August 15, 2020

Maine Voices: COVID-battered local businesses need Congress to step up

Lawmakers should forgo time off and work on automatic forgiveness of small PPP loans, commercial rent and mortgage relief and more funding support.
Published
August 15, 2020

Commentary: Maine’s renewable-energy industry gets a double shot in the arm

Major new solar and offshore wind projects help position us as a hub to start, grow and maintain energy businesses.
Published
August 15, 2020

CDC asks 4 states and a city to draft coronavirus vaccine distribution plans

Federal agencies began working this week with officials in California, Florida, Minnesota, North Dakota and Philadelphia to develop plans to transport and store vaccine doses, and prioritize who would receive them.
Published
August 14, 2020

Lewiston, Auburn schools getting ventilation upgrades

The districts are working to improve air flow systems before schools open Sept. 14.

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Published
August 14, 2020

Researchers find way to clean N95 masks for reuse

A common electric cooker - like a rice cooker - is effective for sending crucial PPE respirators back into battle.
Published
August 14, 2020

Study suggests, but can’t prove, that survivor plasma fights COVID-19

Preliminary data offers 'signals of efficacy,' Mayo Clinic researchers report.
Published
August 14, 2020

Old Port merchants say city’s pedestrian-only streets may be driving customers away

The temporary closure to vehicle traffic of 6 Old Port streets was designed to help restaurants create outdoor dining space so they could reopen safely and slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Published
August 14, 2020

Cardinals cleared to resume season after more than two weeks on the sidelines

The Cardinals, who last played on July 29, had an outbreak that grew to include 10 players and eight staff members testing positive.
Published
August 14, 2020

Lawsuit accuses Hillandale Farms of gouging egg prices during pandemic

With an egg farm in Turner, Hillandale officials deny the claim and say any price increases were caused by disruptions in the market and the additional cost of maintaining egg production.