World leaders were quick to weigh in, with official sympathy from the top and something approaching schadenfreude elsewhere.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
House Democrats pass partisan COVID bill; relief talks drag
The move puts lawmakers no closer to actually delivering aid to most Americans.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Feverish and ‘fatigued,’ the president receives experimental antibody drugs for COVID-19
His planned stay for a ‘few days’ in the Walter Reed military hospital’s presidential suite is described as precautionary, and will allow him to keep up his official duties.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Gardiner area schools report drop in students, and second round of Coronavirus Relief Funds
The board also voted to raise the coronavirus long-term sub pay to $120 a day.
Posted inBusiness
The global economic recovery is slowing from a bounce to a grind
Some $20 trillion of stimulus from governments and central banks has pulled the world’s economies most of the way back to pre-pandemic levels. But for multiple reasons, the last stretch is set to be the hardest.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
More Maine businesses cited for pandemic-related violations
The state says the 24 ‘imminent health hazard’ citations it has issued to date are based on a lack of compliance and do not fluctuate with the prevalence of COVID-19.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Oakland’s Edward ‘Bud’ King remembered for generosity, selflessness
Legendary Oakland community member Edward “Bud” King, one of the founders and former host of the Thanksgiving dinner served at Messalonskee High School, died at 97 last week.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: High school seniors get chance to showcase skills
A series of upcoming combines will provide college coaches – who are unable to recruit in person during the pandemic – with statistics and videos of players.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
At Augusta and Hallowell schools, QR codes and apps emerge as pandemic technology adjustments
School officials say the smart phone apps are helping to minimize the contact between staff and students.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College football notebook: Hundreds break social distancing after South Carolina game
Several parties and large gatherings had to be broken up Saturday as people celebrated South Carolina’s first game of the season.