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Published
May 13, 2020

The Latest: U.S. could face ‘darkest winter’ in virus rebound, whistleblower to tell House panel

Dr. Rick Brights testimony will follow a similar warning this week by Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious-disease expert.
Published
May 13, 2020

Our View: COVID-19’s risks don’t fall the same on everyone

Low-income workers, particularly essential ones, have borne the brunt of the outbreak, and that will likely continue as businesses reopen.
Published
May 13, 2020

New Englanders look to Maine for haircuts, but barbers and stylists try to cut them off

Maine was the first state in the region to allow barbers and hair salons to open May 1, prompting people from as far away as Connecticut to ask for appointments.
Published
May 13, 2020

The Wrap: Curbside expansions, virtual tours and lobster lines

More restaurants and bakeries open for curbside pickup, and a food tour company takes it online.
Published
May 13, 2020

Maine Voices: What can the U.S. learn from Sweden’s coronavirus response?

Sweden's much-touted relaxed approach has been enabled by progressive social policies, says a Maine native who now teaches in the Nordic country.

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Published
May 13, 2020

Rep. Pingree: Pandemic offers opportunity for food system reform

Let's expand the market for local farms and food producers and treat those who grow, sell and serve our food as essential.
Published
May 12, 2020

Biden plans to stay home, testing limits of virtual campaign

Critics question the former vice president's digital savvy and capacity to build the national vote-by-mail effort that might be necessary to win during the pandemic.
Published
May 12, 2020

York plans ‘soft opening’ of town beaches on May 18

Activities such as running and fishing will be allowed as officials note whether users are following pandemic-safety rules. A broader beach opening is planned for mid-June.
Published
May 12, 2020

Counterfeit masks reaching frontline health workers in U.S.

Shanghai Dasheng is one of the largest manufacturers of authentic N95s in the world, but an investigation finds hospitals across the county have received fake respirators.
Published
May 12, 2020

Three downtown Brunswick businesses announce closures

Benchwarmers Sports Pub closed last week and both Maine Street Sweets and Timeless Cottage will close by the end of June.