Barber shops, hair salons, pet groomers and auto showrooms reopened Friday, some of the first to allow customers in over a month.
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Public companies received $1 billion in stimulus funds meant for small businesses
Recipients include 43 companies with more than 500 workers, the maximum typically allowed by the program.
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Fauci warns states rushing to reopen: ‘You’re making a really significant risk’
If governors rush to reopen when their states aren’t ready, Fauci cautioned, it will likely set back the progress the states have made.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Bethel brew pub owner tells Tucker Carlson he will defy state order and open Friday
Rick Savage, owner of the Sunday River Brewing Co., said his restaurant is ready to serve people safely.
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After day of armed protesters and lawsuit threat, Michigan governor extends state of emergency
It was the latest power clash between Democratic governors and Republicans in state legislatures.
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The Latest: New York nursing home reports 98 deaths linked to coronavirus
The medical expert has walked a fine line in delivering scientific information to the public that at times has contradicted President Trump.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Bruce Poliquin: It’s time to start carefully reopening Maine
Get all hands on deck to process unemployment claims, open all of our state parks and let rural areas get back to normal life.
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Commentary: To keep the air clear after COVID-19, take steps for clean transportation
It’s important to make sure that the post-pandemic ‘new normal’ includes clearer skies and healthier lives.
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Bill Nemitz: Cutting through the thicket between want and need
As Maine partially reopens its economy today, each of us still must decide when, and how, to re-engage.
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School districts rethink graduation under new state guidance
Schools are considering virtual ceremonies or in-person celebrations at later dates, though new guidance from the governor means large gatherings might still not be possible through the summer.