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April 10, 2020

Yarmouth chamber cancels popular Clam Festival

Organizers of the July festival, a longtime tradition, say moving ahead and seeking support from local businesses would not be in the best interest of the community, given the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
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April 10, 2020

Summer camps facing rocky start, uncertain future

Some camps have already notified families they won't open due to the coronavirus crisis. Most, however, are in wait-and-see mode.
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April 10, 2020

Lakes Region schools to remain closed for remainder of school year

The closures are in line with recommendations from the Maine CDC and the state education commissioner.
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April 10, 2020

Bunnies to the rescue as virus undercuts Belgian chocolatiers

Easter Sunday is normally the most important date on Belgian chocolate makers’ calendar, so some producers offer eggs or bunnies in medical masks.
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April 10, 2020

Independent retailers emphasize online buying to boost sales

Non-essential storefronts are closed, but merchants are continuing to serve customers.

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April 10, 2020

Districts extend closures through end of school year

Westbrook, Gorham and Bonny Eagle districts, acting on a recommendation from the state, will continue with distance learning for the rest of the school year.
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April 10, 2020

Labor secretary faces criticism for limiting worker assistance amid unemployment crisis

Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia has used his department's authority over new laws to limit who qualifies for joblessness assistance and make it easier for small businesses not to pay family leave benefits.
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April 10, 2020

Russia wants to leave its Olympic doping ban in past amid virus pandemic

Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin says sanctioning Russia for doping violations would damage the Olympic movement.
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April 10, 2020

NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson mulls postponing retirement

Jimmie Johnson is unsure if the season – currently on hold because of the coronavirus – will happen. 'It's up in the air just as much as the world is up in the air right now.'
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April 10, 2020

Maine hospitals, clinics to receive nearly $146 million in federal aid

The funding is part of a $30 billion aid package for health care providers across the country as part of the federal CARES Act.