The Fryeburg Fair and the Common Ground Country Fair say they are hopeful, but not certain, that their celebrations will be held this fall in light the threat posted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Worship: ‘If they cannot come into the church, I can bring Mass out to the parking lot’
The Rev. Daniel Greenleaf thought having people honk their car horns every time he said “amen” would be a good idea. Big mistake. “The first time was nice,” Greenleaf said. But then “it started sounding like a rock concert,” he said. “Not very prayer-like.” Greenleaf said he would not be making the recommendation at the […]
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Posted inNation / World
As lockdowns ease, some countries report new infection peaks
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces his state will join with six others to create a regional supply chain for equipment and tests.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
KVCC students, 3D printing club produce face shields for health care workers
When the coronavirus pandemic arrived in central Maine, students at Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield had the equipment, know-how and organization to make equipment to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Posted inSports
Pole vaulters put on a show in backyard event
Renaud Lavillenie and Mondo Duplantis each make 36 clearances at 16 feet in 30 minutes in the ‘Ultimate Garden Clash.’
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 33 new coronavirus cases, 1 more death
The one-day increase in active COVID-19 cases in Maine comes as state leaders are grappling over how best to reopen parts of the economy.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Republican leaders demand removal of Janet Mills’ emergency powers
The party’s top elected officials in the Legislature want to take away the governor’s emergency powers over her handling of the coronavirus.
Posted inMaine
Maine reopening with ‘bare minimum’ testing strategy
The state’s plan calls for a doubling or tripling of statewide testing capacity, but more robust approaches would require 20 or 30 times that.
Posted inBusiness, News
Are hair salons low-risk? Maine says yes; other states disagree
Unlike dozens of other states, Maine’s four-stage plan to restart sectors of the state economy puts some businesses that have close contact with their customers at the top of the list.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Varsity Maine
Will there be sports in Maine during summer of coronavirus?
From Little League and sports camps to summer leagues for high school athletes, there are hopes – and even plans – for the resumption of activities. But there are many obstacles to overcome.