It’s not silly and it’s not serious, but at least golfers are competing.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Reopening of state exacerbates child care worries
With schools closed and roughly 50% of child care centers open, some families have struggled to find a safe place that will care for their children.
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Posted inSports
Pandemic could change landscape of minor league sports
With no games and the prospect of fans not be allowed in stadiums for the foreseeable future, minor league franchises could be in trouble.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland may close some streets downtown to allow outdoor dining and retail
The proposal, which needs approval from the City Council, would ban vehicles from 6 streets, most of them in the Old Port, to help businesses bring back customers safely.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
House rescue package includes $25 billion for Postal Service
The House is expected to vote Friday, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says there’s no ‘urgency’ for the Senate to act.
Posted inMaine, News
Government and union officials plead for financial aid for local governments
Municipalities and states face billions of dollars in revenue shortfalls because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
VIDEOS: Watch the flyover salute to essential workers in Maine
The flyover from the 101st Air Refueling Wing of the Maine National Guard in Bangor salutes those supporting COVID-19 response efforts.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
As Trump urges reopening, thousands getting sick on the job
An Associated Press analysis shows thousands of people are getting sick from COVID-19 on the job, especially in meatpacking and poultry-processing plants.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Elective class teachers are tackling the challenge of distance learning
Instructors in art, music, gym and vocational trades have found ways to keep students engaged.
Posted inNation / World
Pelosi unveils $3 trillion coronavirus aid package, warns inaction will cost more
The Heroes Act would provide nearly $1 trillion for states, cities and tribal governments to avert layoffs and another $200 billion in ‘hazard pay’ for essential workers.