According to a poll by Seton Hall University in early April, 72% of those responding — 61% of whom identify as sports fans — said they wouldn’t feel safe attending games without a vaccine for the new coronavirus.
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Maine CDC reports 13 more coronavirus cases, with 1 death
The number of people who have recovered from COVID-19 surpasses active cases in the state for the first time on Tuesday.
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Coronavirus and sports: USA Track and Field switches Olympic trials to June 2021
The trials were postponed, along with the Olympics, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Maine Acts of Kindness: Peer support groups provide an online ‘lifeline’ to members
The Center for Grieving Children in Portland has shifted its in-person group meetings to online chats during the pandemic.
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State officials say White House wrong on Maine’s testing capacity
Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah says he’s frustrated that the Trump administration has put out information suggesting the state has more testing capacity than it actually does.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Senate approves $483 billion virus aid for small businesses
Most of the funding, $331 billion, would go to boost a small-business payroll loan program that ran out of money last week.
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Surprise turns Topsham couple’s missed wedding date into memorable one
Chris Dube and Laurie Servidio were supposed to be in the Dominican Republic on Monday.
Posted inNation / World
Publicly traded firms get $300 million in small-business loans
An Associated Press investigation found that a relief fund Congress created to protect small businesses amid the coronavirus crisis has helped companies with thousands of employees, past regulatory run-ins and risks of financial failure even before the economy got walloped.
Posted inMaine
With wedding season approaching, Maine couples and venues alter plans
While many are postponing ceremonies, others are saving the date and making new arrangements.
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Which students are still in school? Engagement with remote learning varies in Maine
Even in districts that report high rates of attendance, it can be a challenge for educators and staff to connect with the most vulnerable students.