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May 4, 2020

L.L. Bean’s store in Freeport remains closed, but you can now pick up orders there

The outdoor retailing giant announced Monday that it will begin offering curbside pickup of goods and apparel at its flagship store.
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May 4, 2020

Deferring to state rules, Portland councilors repeal city’s stay-at-home order

The state restrictions still apply to Portland residents and businesses, and some emergency local measures remain in effect.
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May 4, 2020

Recent layoffs raise questions about severance, notification

Employees in a mass layoff are supposed to receive advance warning and extra compensation, but that isn't always happening during the coronavirus pandemic.
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May 4, 2020

COVID-19 vaccine hunt heats up globally, but still no guarantee

Eight to 11 candidates are in early stages of testing in China, the U.S., Britain and Germany, with more to come this summer.
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May 4, 2020

Smitty’s Cinema in Biddeford to close, citing pandemic

The family-owned chain says its theaters in Sanford, Windham, Topsham and Tilton, New Hampshire, will reopen as soon as they are allowed and can do so safely.

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May 4, 2020

World leaders, with U.S. absent, pledge billions for virus vaccine research

About $8 billion is pledged at a video-conference summit hosted by the European Union, and U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says it's only about one fifth of what's needed.
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May 4, 2020

The Virus Diaries: Couple of 51 years finds comfort in story hour

'It’s a challenge coping when you’re in your 70s and sheltering at home. But Bill’s stories put the virus at bay.'
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May 4, 2020

U.S. reverses approvals of virus blood tests in the face of fraudulent kits

The revised policy follows weeks of criticism from doctors, lab specialists and members of Congress who said the FDA’s lack of oversight created a Wild West of unregulated tests.
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May 4, 2020

Stocks shake off an early loss and end higher, led by tech

Energy stocks also help steady the market after the price of oil pulled a bit further from the record lows set late last month.
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May 4, 2020

BIW helps Maine company boost nasal swab production for COVID-19 testing

Bath Iron Works is manufacturing 30 machines designed to boost Puritan Medical Group's production of testing swabs from 20 million to 40 million per month.