State and local officials say the tradition of giving out candy carries a risk of spreading COVID-19, leading some people to look for creative alternatives to celebrate Halloween.
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Trick-or-treating safely will be trickier this Halloween
State and locals officials caution that the tradition of giving out candy carries a risk of spreading COVID-19, leading some people to look for creative ways to celebrate Halloween.
Portland will allow outdoor dining and retail operations through early January
The move was made by the City Council at its Monday night meeting to help businesses get through the global pandemic.
Maine reports 25 new cases of COVID-19, nearly half in Waldo County
Waldo County is the site of an outbreak at Brooks Pentecostal Church, with 17 cases connected to the church so far.
School districts face end-of-year deadline to spend CARES money
Schools must figure out how to spend the money in the next two months without any plans for how coronavirus-related costs might be paid for after December.