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Published
April 25, 2020

The humble Farmer: I’m socially distant from seagulls, but I still seek Facebook friends

Social media and the present coronavirus have added words to our vocabulary and expanded the meanings of familiar ones.
Published
April 25, 2020

Maine Voices: COVID serves as dress rehearsal for dealing with climate crisis

Comparing the response to the virus by Canada and by the U.S. is illuminating and instructive.
Published
April 25, 2020

As cases near 1,000, trends emerge about Maine’s infected

Data show that Mainers 80 or older account for just 13% of the cases but roughly half of the deaths. Health care workers account for the most cases, because they are exposed to the virus and are tested regularly.
Published
April 24, 2020

Tons of sanitizer: Retailer charged with hoarding, gouging

Federal prosecutors say a New York retailer has been charged with hoarding disposable masks, surgical gowns and hand sanitizer in a Long Island warehouse and selling the items at huge markups
Published
April 24, 2020

Pelosi: No more virus bailouts without state and local aid

The House speaker insists that Congress’ next economic package provide billions for financially reeling state and local governments.

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Published
April 24, 2020

Healthy people in their 30s and 40s, barely sick with COVID-19, are dying from strokes

Many researchers suspect strokes in novel coronavirus patients may be a direct consequence of blood problems that are producing clots all over some people's bodies.
Published
April 24, 2020

Judge to rule Monday on virus-relief funding for tribes

At least 15 tribes, including Maine's Maliseet Indians, have sued the U.S., saying funding should not go to Alaska Native corporations.
Published
April 24, 2020

Scammers targeting small businesses

Sen. Susan Collins says they promise advice about getting a Paycheck Protection Program loan and ask for a fee.
Published
April 24, 2020

Trump’s musing on injecting disinfectants to fight COVID-19 sparks outcry

The president's offhand comment triggers intense blowback from doctors and other health officials.
Published
April 24, 2020

Navy admiral advises reinstatement of fired aircraft carrier captain

Defense Secretary Mark Esper has asked for a delay in any public announcement while he considers the recommendation, about which the president has offered seemingly contradictory views.