Deborah Birx’s comments come even as several governors said they were moving to relax some measures meant to stem the spread of the virus.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Perspective
The U.S. Constitution doesn’t offer much guidance for managing an epidemic
Our country was caught flat-footed by COVID-19, and the governmental response at the federal level has been slow, fitful and inconsistent. While a lot of criticism has been justifiably leveled at President Donald Trump for not exercising more of the emergency powers he does possess, a fundamental feature of our political system would inhibit Washington […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Animal Tales: Pets must deal with having owners home
Endless games of fetch. Popping in on Zoom classes. Annoying kids being annoying. It’s a dog’s (and cat’s and lizard’s) life when the family is home all day, every day.
Posted inMaine
Photos: The faces of essential workers in Maine
Unlike some of us, they can’t stay safe at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC building closed after vendor tests positive for COVID-19
The Augusta headquarters of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention was closed this weekend so that the building could be sanitized and cleaned.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Man robs Shaw’s supermarket in Portland wearing face mask
He robbed a cashier at the Shaw’a Supermarket on Auburn Street, but never displayed a weapon, police say.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine VA health care professionals deploy to New York City
Four Mainers head to the COVID-19 front lines and will be working for 14 straight days consecutively at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in the Bronx.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
In-person graduations being rescheduled at central Maine colleges
Colleges, including Unity, Thomas, Colby and University of Maine at Augusta, have all postponed their commencement events but are working to reschedule their ceremonies to later dates.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Hallowell candy shop closing to focus on online, mobile sales
Scrummy Afters owner Hilary Vellani said the business will focus on its online and mobile sales in the future.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Shopping in central Maine has changed in the time of coronavirus
Store officials say they continue to stock shelves and serve customers, even if it’s in different ways under public health restrictions that limit public gatherings.