Many small businesses are faced with a seemingly impossible situation, and are transforming themselves in response.
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Brunswick group home reports 6 cases of COVID-19
Only two clients live in the facility for adults with disabilities, and both tested positive for the illness, as did four staff members. All six people have been quarantined within the home since Thursday, and staff drop off groceries, supplies and personal protective equipment.
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Trump is dealing with virus at White House even as he pushes to ‘reopen’ U.S.
The reality of top administration officials, including the vice president, having to isolate themselves comes as states seek to loosen economic restrictions imposed mitigate the virus’ spread.
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports
Maine American Legion baseball cancels season
The national American Legion pulled all support for teams in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Lewiston-Auburn’s Triple Crown running series canceled in 2020
The three road races — the YMCA Fit Fest, Emily’s Run and the L-A Bridge Run — are expected to return in 2021.
Posted inSports
MLB owners OK plan to start season in July, will seek union approval
A proposal is expected to go to the players’ union on Tuesday with a goal of playing games – with proper local approval and many other caveats – in early July.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
More than 20,000 Mainers have filed jobless claims under expanded eligibility program
A federal eligibility expansion implemented May 1 in Maine allows benefits to be paid to unemployed contractors, self-employed workers and others normally ineligible.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 26 new COVID-19 cases, one more death
The new cases come on the day that retail businesses in 12 of Maine’s 16 counties were allowed to reopen under strict health and safety protocols.
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Gilead’s COVID-19 drug seen in short supply for Americans
The U.S. will get less than half of Gilead Sciences Inc.’s worldwide donation of 1.5 million vials of its covid-19 medicine over the next six weeks.