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Maine's largest running race, which draws thousands of visitors and provides an economic boon in the Portland area, will be held virtually this year.

Racing a cop, ditching the mask, heading to the zoo: News from around our 50 states From USA TODAY Network and wire reports Alabama Montgomery: The city will offer 100 $50 Walmart gift cards each at four neighborhood COVID-19 vaccine clinics in an attempt to combat declining numbers in the state. The clinics will not require an appointment, insurance or identification. “Our goal has always been to protect the lives and livelihoods of everyone in Montgomery,” Mayor Steven Reed said in a statement. “The COVID-19 vaccines are our best chance to do so.” The city is also or...

Maine's 'Beach to Beacon' race will again be virtual in '21 May 13, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (AP) — One of Maine's most beloved road races will again be a virtual event this year. Organizers of the TD Beach to Beacon 10K are concerned about holding the race during the coronavirus pandemic and have chosen not to have an in-person event this year, the Portland Press Herald reported. The race typically takes place on the first Saturday of August. This year's virtual event will allow participants to run 10 kilometers on the route of their choice in late July or early Augu...

2021 TD Beach to Beacon 10K will be virtual rather than in-person The virtual event will run concurrently with the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games from Friday, July 23 through Sunday, August 8. Author: Griffin Stockford (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 8:14 AM EDT May 13, 2021 Updated: 5:20 PM EDT May 13, 2021 CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine — TD Beach to Beacon 10K organizers announced Thursday that the 2021 race will be a virtual event as a result of collaborative, ongoing discussions with health professionals and Cape Elizabeth town staff. In 2020, the race...

Maine lifts restrictions this month; beach race goes virtual May 13, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (AP) — Maine is removing capacity limits and easing physical distancing restrictions ahead of what it hopes will be a busier summer tourist season this year. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills said Thursday the state will lift all capacity limits and requirements to physically distance in outdoor settings starting May 24. That same day, the state will remove all capacity limits in public indoor venues. Maine will also eliminate physical distancing requirements indoors, other than in...