THE CONVERSATION — The lockdowns that almost every state went into in order to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the spring of 2020 interrupted nearly every aspect of Americans’ lives. Businesses were shuttered, schools closed and social groups stopped meeting as scientists rushed to understand the pathways through which the virus spread. One of the most controversial parts […]
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Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins ready for a physical series with Capitals
Boston, which opens the playoffs on Saturday at Washington, may be better equipped to play in a tough series than it was last year.
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Posted inMaine, News
Portland property owners will have to wait an extra 4 weeks for new revaluation notices
The city says it took longer than expected to finalize new commercial property values because of the pandemic, so notices won’t be mailed until June 28.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath-built ships will be first in Navy’s fleet armed with new hypersonic missiles
Bath Iron Works was chosen to build all three Zumwalt-class destroyers, the last of which is still under construction at the Bath shipyard.
Posted inNation & World
Biden pledges aggressive response to pipeline cyberattackers
The closed pipeline – which reopened Wednesday – posed a fresh set of risks to a presidency still in its early stages.
Posted inTimes Record
With expanded vaccine eligibility, Midcoast schools set up clinics before summer
Brunswick School Department, Regional School Unit 1 and Regional School Unit 5 each announced plans to host school-based vaccine clinics next week, following a larger statewide trend.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Court lifts injunction on CMP transmission corridor project
The appeals court said opponents of the project are unlikely to win a lawsuit seeking to block its construction.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Desperate for workers, U.S. restaurants and stores raise pay
The increases could contribute to higher inflation if companies raise prices to cover the additional labor costs.
Posted inSports
NBA roundup: Timberwolves sale awaiting league approval
Glen Taylor has agreed to sell the team for $1.5 billion to Alex Rodriguez and a business partner.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Uncategorized
COVID-19 patient counts at Central Maine Medical Center break record for second straight week
Intensive care demands from the pandemic remain at high levels at many hospitals despite lower overall COVID hospitalizations.