A vote to end debate falls short on an amendment that would allocate $500 billion to COVID-19-related unemployment benefits, support for businesses, and testing, prevention, and treatment programs at schools and elsewhere.
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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Next on the agenda: How can winter high school sports be played?
Football and volleyball are out this fall, and concerns which led officials to make those decisions could extend to the winter.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
What we’ve learned about COVID-19 so far
Masks may protect the wearer; the more you’re exposed, the sicker you get; and steroids are an effective treatment for the critically ill.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Opinion
The View From Here: Chernobyl disaster echoes eerily today
What happens when an accident exposes the weaknesses in a political system? A recent book offers an example.
Posted inLocal & State
More Mainers struggle to feed their families as agencies fear worst to come
Before the pandemic, the state already had an elevated level of hunger compared to the rest of the nation. Now, relief programs are adapting to an intensifying crisis.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Sanford hopes strict mask requirements push city past unease caused by recent outbreaks
In three weeks, the number of COVID-19 cases in the York County city has tripled, prompting the City Council to take action.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Dry summer brings blessed relief from biting insects
Many folks have been spending more time outdoors during the pandemic, and fortunately there were fewer bugs around to bite them
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Uncategorized
Venice Fest closes amid cheers for daring to open amid virus
The Venice Film Festival is wrapping up the first COVID-era international cinema showcase.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
From a stable job to a tent: A waiter’s homeless struggle
Jeff Lello suddenly found himself unemployed in Florida amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inNation & World
Dakotas lead U.S. in virus growth as both reject mask rules
Infections have been spurred by schools and universities reopening and mass gatherings like the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.