Maine State Music Theatre is trying to plan for a ‘triumphant return’ in 2021, but continued financial, state and union roadblocks are slowing efforts.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta, Whitefield elementary schools report COVID-19 outbreaks
Infections are reported at Farrington Elementary School in Augusta and Whitefield Elementary School, part of Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12.
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Maine Criminal Justice Academy suspends training after 2 test positive for COVID-19
The same class that had their training suspended in March, but made headway in April and had only two in-person training regimens to go.
Posted inNation & World
Governors, mayors ratchet up restrictions heading into Thanksgiving
A record-breaking nearly 70,000 people were hospitalized with the coronavirus in the U.S. as of Sunday, 13,000 more than a week earlier, according to the COVID Tracking Project.
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The Latest: Cruise lines seeking volunteers for CDC-ordered ‘test’ voyages
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Sixth-grade students learning remote in Skowhegan, while two more cases reported in Bingham school
Decision to have Skowhegan Area Middle School sixth-graders go remote a question of caution, while the number of cases in Upper Kennebec Valley High rises to five.
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Maine CDC reports 14 new outbreaks, 173 new cases as virus surges across state
Moderna announced Monday that early tests indicate its vaccine is 95% effective. Last week, Pfizer announced that tests showed its vaccine is 90% effective.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors, Sports
Maine ski resorts prepare for winter season during pandemic
Ski areas are taking measures to enhance social distancing inside and outside, and at least one resort is considering a controversial reservation system to ease crowding.
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Maine Nordic centers expect a busy winter
Many are moving sales operations outside or across multiple buildings in an effort to spread out skiers during the pandemic.
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In photos: The week COVID-19 surged in Maine
It’s been predicted since the beginning of the pandemic, and last week it was clear as the number of coronavirus infections grew sharply.