The recommendation affects casinos, concerts and clubs where business has boomed since restrictions were lifted.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox, Yankees cleared to play Friday night
After Thursday’s postponement because of a COVID outbreak among Yankees players, the rivals will open their series Friday at Yankee Stadium.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Federal judge hears arguments over Maine’s residency requirement for medical cannabis sellers
Wellness Connection of Maine sued the state in December to overturn a requirement that all medical marijuana dispensaries be owned by Mainers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine adds 3,000 jobs in June, but jobless rate holds steady at 4.8%
The unemployment rate, adjusted seasonally, has been unchanged in Maine for five consecutive months.
Posted inNation & World
Eiffel Tower reopens; COVID passes required as of next week
The ‘Iron Lady’ of Paris was ordered shut in October as France battled its second virus surge of the pandemic.
Posted inCommunity
Births
Maine Medical Center Arthur Laird Dresser, born July 2 to Emily and Scott Dresser of Cumberland. Grandparents are Jeannine Atkins and Peter Laird, of Whatley, Massachusetts, and Susan and James Dresser of Hingham, Massachusetts. Great-grandparent is Catherine Dresser of Hingham, Massachusetts. Mid Coast Hospital Bodhi Danger Black, born July 8 to Shannon (McCabe) and Steve […]
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Richmond selectboard chair says drunken driving charge is ’embarrassing’ but won’t impact town role
Robert ‘Bucky’ Bodge said he will still be able to make ‘responsible’ decisions as a selectboard member.
Posted inCommunity
Blood Drives
The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets. In most cases, those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine can donate. However, knowing the name of the manufacturer of the […]
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
‘Pandemic of the unvaccinated’ burdens busy U.S. hospitals
The fear now at some hospitals is that they will have to postpone non-COVID-19 care again – and risk the potential health consequences for patients.
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Reunions
REUNIONS South Portland Class of 1948, noon, Aug. 14, at DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant, 25 Long Wharf, Portland, featuring a luncheon, ordering from menu. Register by Aug. 10 by calling Richard Ingalls at 838-3547. Portland High School Class of 1963 buffet luncheon, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant, 25 Long […]