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Coronavirus

Published
June 16, 2020

Judge: U.S. must release $679 million in tribal virus relief funds

The money was supposed to be distributed by April 26.
Published
June 16, 2020

Watchdogs say Trump administration limiting oversight of virus aid

Government watchdogs are sending up a warning flare about more than $1 trillion in spending related to the coronavirus pandemic
Published
June 16, 2020

Maine CDC reports 9 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths

It marks the lowest daily increase since April 27, and is only the third single-digit increase since mid-March.
Published
June 16, 2020

Widely available steroid found effective in saving severely ill COVID-19 patients

Dexamethasone reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those needing only supplemental oxygen, a study shows.
Published
June 16, 2020

Queen Elizabeth misses Royal Ascot for first time in 68-year reign

Royal Ascot is one of the country's most high-profile horse racing events and one that effectively launches a great British summer of sport.

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Published
June 16, 2020

The Latest: White House steps up effort to downplay coronavirus concerns

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. NEW YORK — President Trump has long been fond of crafting his own version of the facts. But when he said “if we stop testing right now we’d have very few cases” of coronavirus, he may have written a new line of attack […]
Published
June 16, 2020

Commentary: Let’s offer Maine’s front-line employees a real choice during COVID crisis

State leave and unemployment policies can be changed to better serve both workers and employers at places like Tyson Foods.
Published
June 15, 2020

Restaurateurs excited for indoor dining, but their plans are mixed

While some southern Maine restaurants plan to open right away, others say they need more time to hire staff and get ready for seating customers indoors.
Published
June 15, 2020

Maine private colleges start to release details for return to campus

The plans include schedule changes, masking requirements, and an end to self-serve dining options.
Published
June 15, 2020

Waterville City Council to consider outdoor dining request on Common Street

The Proper Pig seeks to use sidewalk space and part of Common Street for outdoor dining. The bar and restaurant is asking that the entire street be closed from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays.