Federal lawsuit asks a district court to rule Janet Mills’ restrictions on commerce are unconstitutional.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine flat for 4th week, but upticks in Portland and Bangor
Outbreaks at a meat plant, a rehab facility and a homeless shelter may account for the increases, as it’s too early to see any effects of loosened restrictions.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine agriculture commissioner wants to loosen rules on shipping meat
Amanda Beal is asking the federal government to temporarily lift restrictions that prevent state-inspected meat from being sold or donated across state lines.
Posted inMaine
Uncle Andy’s Diner to close after 66 years in South Portland
Owner Dennis Fogg says takeout business hasn’t been enough to keep the diner afloat, and he’ll close it for good at the end of May.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Additional COVID-19 tests at Lewiston shelter come back negative
After a former guest tested positive for the coronavirus, anyone known to have come in contact with the individual was also tested.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Mills announces accelerated reopening for retail stores, restaurants in 12 rural counties
The announcement comes one day after Gov. Janet Mills unveiled a deal with Westbrook-based Idexx that will allow the state’s public health lab to triple its testing capacity.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
A different kind of celebration for Mother’s Day
Restaurants and florists are seeking new ways to keep Mother’s Day special.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine health centers awarded $4.7 million to expand COVID-19 testing
The federal funding will be distributed among 18 community health centers, according to U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins.
Posted inNation / World, News
Facebook, other platforms remove ‘Plandemic’ conspiracy video that makes discredited claims
The video makes a number of false claims, including the idea that billionaires aided the spread of coronavirus and that wearing masks is harmful.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Jobless rate surges to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression
The U.S. Labor Department says that 20.5 million jobs vanished in April in the worst monthly loss on record.