I can’t fathom the thinking of Pastor Todd Bell, the spiritual leader of the Calvary Baptist Church in Sanford, who believes that emergency COVID-19 public health rules limiting religious gatherings are part of a plot to thwart the spread of the Gospel. If anything, these guidelines, by helping to stem the spread of a deadly […]
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How to help pets cope with the pandemic
COVID-19 is causing unexpected problems for many pets and their owners — problems they can solve and prevent.
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Posted inPerspective
Why masks are a religious issue
Are masks a religious matter, or is religion being used to suit people’s political agendas? A scholar of Christian conservatism and culture argues both can be true.
Posted inPerspective
Vaccine mandates vs. religious beliefs: The legal arguments for the upcoming coronavirus lawsuits
A public health lawyer and ethicist explores the thorny issue of whether requiring people to be vaccinated against COVID-19 might be necessary. And if so, can people object citing their faith?
Posted inSchools & Education
Unity College transformation had seeds in strategic choices before pandemic
Former faculty say the college’s mission has been abandoned, but the administration says the institution is adapting as needed to ensure its survival.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Maine, Nation / World
Eighth death linked to Millinocket wedding outbreak; ‘Big Papi’ had COVID
“This is no joke,” retired Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz said. “You don’t realize how crazy this is until it hits home.”
Posted inNation / World
Nearly 11,000 people have been exposed to coronavirus on flights, CDC says
Federal officials have investigated cases of people flying while at risk of spreading the virus, but confirming such transmissions is difficult.
Posted inMaine
Maine blueberry industry suffers from combination of drought, frost and coronavirus
A late spring frost, a devastating drought and labor troubles wrought by the coronavirus pandemic conspired to make 2020 a difficult year for the wild blueberry producers who harvest the fruit in the nation’s northeastern corner.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 30 new cases of coronavirus, one more death
The state’s COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have been growing in recent weeks, along with outbreaks in York and Oxford counties.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Closing time drags on indefinitely for many Maine bars
Bars with kitchens are operating and have been able to survive by spilling into outside space adjacent to their businesses. The coming cold weather may limit that option.