The House has a bipartisan COVID relief package, but Senate Republicans have failed to grasp the moment’s urgency.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Readfield-area school district parent worries more potential positive COVID-19 cases will show up
Jenna Wight said she is concerned that the district keeping elementary schools open will create an outbreak within the Regional School Unit 38 school district.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Auburn Middle School student tests positive for COVID-19
Auburn Superintendent Connie Brown said Tuesday that it was possible other students and staff were exposed to the virus.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville parade, Kringleville canceled due to virus, but other activities planned
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Kringleville and the annual Parade of Lights will not be held this year, but a “Light Up the Town” decorating contest and virtual Santa visits will be part of planned replacements.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Unfriendly skies: Airline workers brace for mass layoffs
The Payroll Support Program – which has been keeping carriers and their employees afloat – expires Thursday unless Congress passes more aid.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner police donation helps lift Tiger Food Pantry
Members of the police department donated $1,200 in gift checks they received from the city in appreciation of the essential work they did earlier this year to the food pantry run out of Gardiner Area High School.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
COVID-19 cases rising among U.S. children as schools reopen
Most infected children have mild cases. Plus, their hospitalizations and death rates are much lower than in adults.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
As COVID deaths hit 1 million, scientist says toll may be double
The coronavirus’ rapid spread and ability to transmit in people who show no signs of the disease have enabled it to outrun measures to accurately quantify cases through widespread diagnostic testing.
Posted inSports
Thomas College to play some fall sports with UMaine-Presque Isle
Schools agree to compete in soccer, golf and cross country during pandemic.
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Walt Disney Co. is laying off 28,000 U.S. employees
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.