As schools and businesses get the OK to reopen, some college towns are moving in the opposite direction because of partying and rising COVID-19 infections among students.
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Hundreds of organizations in Maine apply for state emergency relief grants
Almost 700 small businesses and nonprofits seek aid in the first week of a $200 million economic assistance program created by the Mills administration.
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Dangers of third coronavirus surge in California focus on young people, essential workers
There already are warning signs about what the fall may bring to the state.
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Week In Photos Aug. 22-28, 2020
Here are some of our favorite photos from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel from the past week.
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Capital One cuts card limits amid U.S. jobless-aid impasse
Some customers have complained their limits have been slashed by a third to two-thirds, eroding their ability to borrow in an emergency or potentially hurting their credit scores.
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Schools across Maine still ‘green’ to reopen, but Penobscot and York counties on watch
The state says it’s monitoring their rising COVID-19 case numbers due to recent outbreaks, including 54 cases at the York County Jail.
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Student tests positive for COVID-19 at Bates College
Bates now requires everyone to wear masks outside as well as indoors, except in limited cases.
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Rumford police officer tests positive for COVID-19
Town Hall, including police and court, closed to the public Friday.
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The Latest: Catholic bishops say virus has greatly affected sacraments and rites
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. Catholic churches in California have been resuming baptism, First Communion and Mass services outdoors after a series of COVID-19 closures shut down indoor church services in most of the state. California churches were allowed to reopen late May with attendance limitations, but […]
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After spring surge, Maine grocery prices largely reverse course
Prices and supplies have steadied for most items following wild pandemic-induced swings, but some intermittent product shortages persist.