Although President Trump asserted Tuesday that a vaccine could be 3 to 4 weeks away, officials made it clear widespread availability would take months.
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Posted inColumns, Kennebec Journal, Liz Soares, Local & State
Liz Soares: Times of crisis call for real leadership
Information is power and can help us avoid panic, writes Liz Soares, but unfortunately we are awash in misinformation.
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Posted inNation & World, Sports, Uncategorized
Big Ten changes course, aims for October start to football
Big Ten is going to give fall football a shot after all.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Oklahoma’s epidemiologist warned of Trump rally deaths
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s former state epidemiologist warned that President Trump’s rally in Tulsa in June could lead to as many as nine deaths and 228 new cases of COVID-19, according to documents released Wednesday. The documents released by the Oklahoma State […]
Posted inFood & Dining, News
Preserve that garden bounty safely
A lot of resources exist to help beginners can fruits and vegetables properly.
Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State, News
Mainers are canning like crazy – if they can find supplies
In the spring, many quarantined Mainers planted gardens. Now that the harvest is here, they want to preserve the fruits (and vegetables) of their labor.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Bread, cookies and chocolate
Ameera Bread is closed indefinitely, Leigh Kellis turns to cookies, and Black Dinah chooses a new name.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Top HHS official apologizes for warning of violence if Trump loses
Health and Human Services spokesman Michael Caputo said on his Facebook page that scientists are conspiring against the president and suggested there could be shootings if he isn’t re-elected.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
It’s free! All Maine K-12 students are eligible for free meals through December
Chrissy Michaud, food service director for Regional School Unit 2, said not enough families take advantage of this program and central Maine districts encourage parents to sign up.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Pelosi: House to stay in session until COVID-19 aid bill passes
Both sides insist they want to pass a package, but each is entrenched in its position.