One Marshwood resident has died.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine holds firm on exempted states as 2 more Mainers die of coronavirus
Even with the deaths and new cases, the state’s COVID-19 infection and mortality rates remain among the lowest in the country.
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Posted inNation / World
A Florida man got millions in coronavirus aid. Officials say he used it to buy a Lamborghini.
Hines allegedly used hundreds of thousands of dollars in PPP loans meant for his moving companies to buy the car as well as a host of personal expenses, including shopping sprees and high-end hotel stays.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Politics
Maine music venues, theaters relying on federal relief to reopen
One promoter believes arts venues will close without funding this week.
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak won’t derail MLB’s just-opened season, at least not yet
“I remain optimistic that the protocols are strong enough that it will allow us to continue to play, even through an outbreak like this, and complete our season,” Commissioner Rob Manfred said.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine cities and towns hopeful for federal relief
Municipalities have cut budgets, furloughed workers and prepared for sharp drops in tax revenue as the pandemic continues. Now, they say, they need federal help.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
As safety net disappears, out-of-work Mainers plead for more help
Labor advocates warn of deep economic pain as the $600 extra weekly benefit is set to expire, but business groups expect losing added jobless pay will encourage people to go back to work.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Top high school players: ‘We just want to play football’ this fall
Participants in the Maine Elite Passing Camp believe the sport can be played with modifications during the pandemic.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston health clinic receives funding to expand COVID-19 testing
Officials say $330,000 will help address equitable access to COVID-19 testing
Posted inSports
Every sport has a coronavirus plan, and MLB’s lasted just four days
Thomas Boswell: The pandemic is in control and it stays in control until you stop it, and America has not come within a million miles of that outcome.