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Published
April 22, 2020

‘The Ramadan spirit’: Maine’s Muslim community prepares for holy month in quarantine

Ramadan begins Thursday evening, and Friday is the first day of fasting.
Published
April 22, 2020

Few Americans support easing virus protections

A new survey finds they remain overwhelmingly in favor of stay-at-home orders and other efforts.
Published
April 22, 2020

Two cats in New York become first U.S. pets to test positive for coronavirus

U.S. authorities say that while it appears some animals can get the virus from people, there’s no indication pets are transmitting it to human beings.
Published
April 22, 2020

Brunswick requires employees of public-serving businesses to wear masks

While many individual companies have mandated that employees and even customers wear masks, Brunswick is one of the first, if not the first, community in Maine to enact such an order.
Published
April 22, 2020

Economy may recover somewhat before another major crash

The 'W'-shaped recovery could be triggered by reopening the economy too quickly, bringing a second spike in virus deaths.

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Published
April 22, 2020

Portland-area transit agencies get federal help with costs of pandemic

Seven transit agencies are eligible for portions of a $53 million federal relief package to help them respond to the pandemic.
Published
April 22, 2020

Maine medical specialist says warmer weather doesn’t mean virus will be killed

In a Wednesday afternoon briefing, Northern Light Health announced that its own laboratories had processed more than 3,700 tests for coronavirus.
Published
April 22, 2020

Attorney general threatens legal action against governors over virus lockdowns

William Barr’s comments come as the Trump administration and states struggle – and at times fight with each other – over the best strategy to deal with the crisis.
Published
April 22, 2020

Delta’s 1st quarter was bad, but it will get worse for U.S. airlines

Travel is down 95 percent from what it was a year ago.
Published
April 22, 2020

Virus targets immigrant enclave in Massachusetts’ hardest-hit community

The pandemic has devastated the Boston suburb of Chelsea, which has the highest infection rate in the state.