Republican Kristi Noem’s administration is using federal coronavirus relief money to pay for a $5 million ad campaign aimed at drawing people to the state.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Back to school: Hallowell-area students resume in-person learning
While apprehension preceded the first day of the academic year, parents, students and educators found the jitters disappearing once everyone arrived at school.
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Skyrocketing Indian virus cases could eclipse U.S. outbreak
The virus is arriving with a vengeance in India’s vast hinterland, where 70% of its more than 1.3 billion citizens live.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Some southern Maine high school teams gather for the first time
Restrictions had kept many high schools from conducting preseason workouts until Tuesday, as teams await word on which sports can be played during the fall sports season.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Computer glitches disrupt classes as schools return online
Some school districts have opted for a mix on online and in-person instruction.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine students return for first day of in-person learning since pandemic shut down schools
Many districts around the state are welcoming students back this week for the first time since March, with new safety precautions.
Posted inNews
Livermore Falls receives a nearly $30,000 Keep Maine Healthy Grant
The grant will be used to buy signs to keep townspeople aware of COVID-19, PPE for employees, electronic sign and drop box.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine CDC investigating two new COVID-19 outbreaks in York County
Six outbreaks are now under investigation in the county, which the state’s top public health official described as a ‘deeply concerning’ situation.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
McConnell says Senate to vote on ‘targeted’ virus aid package
Some Republican senators with close reelection races are anxious to respond further to the pandemic, but Democrats are insisting on more sweeping relief.
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Organizers, IOC adamant that postponed Tokyo Olympics will take place next year
Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said last week that the games could go ahead without a vaccine.