U.S. health officials are planning an extra layer of safety scrutiny for the first people vaccinated when shots become available.
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The Latest: Macron announces curfews as COVID-19 rises in France
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Maine reports 47 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths
Maine has become one of the first states to launch a centralized public database of cases in public and private schools.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Walkers launches food truck, Snapperfest arrives Sunday
Hot dogs and craft beer will be on tap at Snapperfest, and Banded Brewing opens in Portland.
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Facing staff vacancies, RSU 9 prepares for loss in funding
The district currently has 22 educational technician and two teacher positions to fill.
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As virus concerns cancel Halloween celebrations, local families look to socially distanced trick-or-treating
Traditional trick-or-treating is considered “higher risk” by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, but officials say there are ways to celebrate Halloween with only “moderate” risk.”
Posted inSports
Maine Mariners: We need fans to have a season this winter
Unless the state budges on its indoor gathering limits, the puck will not be dropped at Cross Insurance Arena.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Halloween in Waterville may be smaller this year — if it happens at all
Homeowners on Burleigh Street usually welcome more than 1,200 children at Halloween to trick or treat, but several homeowners will not take part this year because of the coronavirus, and have asked the city not to barricade the street.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Video: Anti-mask group gathers outside CDC offices in downtown Augusta
About 50 people assembled in the rain Tuesday to decry mask-wearing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Landlords getting squeezed between tenants, lenders
Almost 30 lawsuits have been filed by property owners saying the eviction moratorium strains their finances and violates their rights.