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Maine’s Vacationland hot spots are ghost towns as tourism struggles amid coronavirus

Stephanie Silvera, a professor at Montclair State University, said that many of the school’s students were health care workers at heightened risk of contracting the coronavirus.

A problem for college in the fall: Reluctant professors

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Phase 3 of the Massachusetts reopening plan will begin Monday. Here's what that means.

People sit on Hollywood Beach during the new coronavirus pandemic, Thursday, July 2, 2020, in Hollywood, Fla.

Florida has record number of new virus cases July 4, 2020 | 1:00 PM

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South Shore Plaza Shooting

Boston man charged in shooting of 15-year-old at South Shore Plaza in Braintree July 4, 2020 | 12:20 PM

A statue of Christopher Columbus was discovered vandalized with red paint, in San Antonio, Thursday, June 25, 2020. Across the country, protesters and activists are seeking to remove Christopher Columbus statues as well as other figures, to protest racial injustice.

Christopher Columbus Statues

Columbus statue decapitated in Waterbury, Conn. amid protests July 4, 2020 | 11:49 AM

Amazon homeless shelter boosts unique program for sick kids July 4, 2020 | 11:33 AM

COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Trump signs extension of COVID-relief fund for businesses July 4, 2020 | 10:29 AM

Al Drago

Here are the people President Trump is proposing building statues of in his new National Garden July 4, 2020 | 10:08 AM

Two dead, one injured as violent week in Boston continues into the weekend July 4, 2020 | 10:03 AM

In troubled times: Independence Day in a land of confusion July 4, 2020 | 9:10 AM

This file photo shows signs alerting beachgoers at Horseneck Beach in Westport, MA of the possibility of rip currents on July 6, 2014.

Officials urge caution after rip current rescues in New England July 4, 2020 | 8:36 AM

North Korea says it has no plans for talks with US July 4, 2020 | 7:53 AM

President Donald Trump stands at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Friday, July 3, 2020, near Keystone, S.D.

As much of U.S. dials back July 4 plans, President Trump to hold 'Salute for America' celebration July 4, 2020 | 7:44 AM

Russia denies paying bounties, but some say the U.S. had it coming July 4, 2020 | 7:27 AM

Kimberly Guilfoyle speaks at a rally supporting President Donald Trump.

Kimberly Guilfoyle, top fundraising official for Trump Campaign, tests positive for coronavirus July 3, 2020 | 11:05 PM

Police barricaded the road leading to South Shore Plaza Friday afternoon.

15-year-old girl shot at South Shore Plaza in Braintree; two in custody July 3, 2020 | 9:30 PM

Cops fired over photos of chokehold used on Elijah McClain July 3, 2020 | 8:54 PM

Medical workers administer tests for the coronavirus to people in vehicles, Thursday, June 11, 2020, in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. Boston is offering those who were involved in protests following the killing of George Floyd access to coronavirus testing at the mobil site whether or not they are showing signs of COVID-19. Floyd, who was black, died May 25th after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee on his neck as he pleaded for air. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Mass. reports 17 new COVID-19 deaths, 290 new cases July 3, 2020 | 4:04 PM

Boston, MA - December 27, 2018: Former House speaker Sal DiMasi during an interview with the Boston Globe in Boston, MA on December 27, 2018. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff) section: metro reporter:

Judge: Former House Speaker Sal DiMasi can lobby despite convictions July 3, 2020 | 3:50 PM

Does asthma increase COVID-19 risk? July 3, 2020 | 3:07 PM

British Beer Company, Plymouth

Man allegedly coughs on 2 patrons in Plymouth restaurant after being asked to wear a mask July 3, 2020 | 2:51 PM

A student once bound for the University of Florida has to make other college plans after the university caught wind of an Instagram post in which she declared she was “most definitely” a racist.Credit...Eve Edelheit for The New York Times

Colleges are rescinding admissions offers as racist social media posts emerge July 3, 2020 | 12:55 PM

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 30: Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, lowers his face mask before testifying at a hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on June 30, 2020 in Washington, DC. The committee is examining efforts to contain the Covid-19 pandemic while putting people back to work and kids back in school. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images)

How Fauci, 5 other health specialists deal with COVID-19 risks in their everyday lives July 3, 2020 | 12:39 PM

Mr. Hutchings and Eddie Hustus preparing their boat for a day at sea. The Maine lobster industry is a key part of the state’s yearly multimillion dollar fishing revenue.

'The worst it’s ever been' July 3, 2020 | 11:15 AM

5 River Road, Somerville

Arrests made in quadruple shooting in Somerville July 3, 2020 | 10:49 AM

Michigan couple charged after videos show white woman pulling gun on Black mother July 3, 2020 | 10:30 AM

Marty Walsh Roxbury shooting

‘This is unacceptable’: 15-year-old boy killed in Boston shooting, the city’s 3rd homicide in 24 hours July 3, 2020 | 9:38 AM

The 2019 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular over the Charles River from the roof of Boston University Questrom School of Business.

Your guide to Fourth of July weekend during the coronavirus pandemic July 3, 2020 | 5:00 AM

York, ME: 7-2-20: A sign on Route 95 north in York flashes a message about out of state visitors quarantining for 14 days. A car with a New York license plate is pictured as it is about to go under the sign. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff

'I’m going to call the governor of Maine today, and I’m going to ask her' July 2, 2020 | 7:22 PM

MIT Dome

John Donovan Sr.

Former MIT professor from Hamilton found liable for misusing startup's funds July 2, 2020 | 5:24 PM

People work out at a Planet Fitness gym in Alhambra, California which re-opened this week on June 24, 2020, as the number of coronavirus cases rise across the state. - The California Department of Public Health reported today a second straight jump in coronavirus cases bringing the state's total to over 190,000. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

Gyms can reopen Monday in Massachusetts. Here are the rules. July 2, 2020 | 4:33 PM

Lawrence, MA - 5/21/20 - A health care worker dressed in full PPE in order to test people for coronavirus as Lawrence, a COVID hotspot, ramps up testing outside of Lawrence General Hospital. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

Mass. reports 51 new COVID-19 deaths, 195 new cases July 2, 2020 | 4:08 PM