Louis DeJoy tells senators he doesn’t yet have a plan to ensure that mail-in ballots would arrive on time but says it’s his ‘sacred duty’ to do so.
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The Latest: South Korea mulls nationwide pandemic restrictions
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea is considering national restrictions to cope with a resurgence of coronavirus infections that has seen nine straight days of triple-digit increases in newly confirmed cases. The 332 new cases reported Saturday was the second consecutive day […]
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UMF freshmen moving in … 6 feet apart, slowly
The University of Maine at Farmington conducted COVID-19 tests on freshmen students moving into residence halls on August 18.
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Maine Voices: COVID was the first wave – a mental health crisis will be the second
Mainers were suffering before the pandemic. The state should take steps to make it possible for more immigrant doctors to help them.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Maine Central Institute releases back-to-school plan for local, international students
International students arriving at Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield will be required to quarantine for 72 hours before getting tested for COVID-19.
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American Airlines will drop flights to 15 cities in October
It blames low demand during the coronavirus pandemic, which has triggered a massive slump in air travel and huge losses for carriers.
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State cites Millinocket inn after COVID-19 outbreak at wedding
Thirty-two people who attended the wedding or reception at Big Moose Inn in Millinocket have fallen ill, the Maine CDC reports.
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Fauci recovering after surgery to remove vocal cord polyp
The growth caused the notably raspy voice of the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert.
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Week In Photos Aug. 15-21, 2020
Here are some of our favorite photos from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel from the past week.
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There will be no additional James Beard Award winners this year – or next
The James Beard Foundation has decided not to name any more winners this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is canceling next year’s awards.