Big news for Mainers that have been wanting to travel to Canada but have been unable since the border was closed in March of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canadian government is opening the border again, but you'll need to do a few things before you can cross.

A drive to the Canadian border is about six hours or less from any place in Maine. If you're in a town like Madawaska, it's a short walk across the bridge over the St. John River. In fact, many residents of Madawaska travel across the border as regularly as you might drive to the next town for groceries. That's all about to change.

According to the Washington Post, beginning August 9, Canada will open the border to U.S. citizens who can show a negative COVID-19 molecular test taken within 72 hours of arriving at the border by car, or prior to a flight departure to Canada. Visitors to Canada must also upload proof of a COVID-19 completed series of vaccination received at least 14 days prior to your day of arrival, via a Canadian website or mobile app.

There are still some things that need to be worked out, including the instructions on how to upload your proof of vaccination, but come August 9, COVID-negative and vaccinated Mainers will be able to go back to Canada.

 

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Using March 2019 data from the Social Security Administration, Stacker compiled a list of the most popular names in each of the 50 states and Washington D.C., according to their 2018 SSA rankings. The top five boy names and top five girl names are listed for each state, as well as the number of babies born in 2018 with that name. Historically common names like Michael only made the top five in three states, while the less common name Harper ranks in the top five for 22 states.

Curious what names are trending in your home state? Keep reading to see if your name made the top five -- or to find inspiration for naming your baby.

 

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