The programs are taking off, thanks to communications technology, portable medical equipment and teams of doctors, nurses, X-ray techs and paramedics.
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World Cup ski circuit skipping U.S., Canada swing, including stop in Killington, Vermont
The traditional North American loop – which included a stop in Killington, Vermont for the women’s tour – will be skipped this season due to safety concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic
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Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Under Trump administration guidance, teachers could stay in classroom even if exposed to virus
New guidance from the administration declares teachers to be ‘critical infrastructure workers.’
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Gov. Mills announces $200 million relief fund for small businesses
A state-funded grant program is aimed at stabilizing small employers, but business groups worry it will not be enough for some to stave off disaster.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Continued jobless claims fall sharply in Maine as U.S. unemployment worsens
The number of recurring claims fell by 8% in the first week job-search requirements were reinstated for unemployed Mainers.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Virus spike in South Korea capital may be spreading
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has reported 324 new cases of the coronavirus, its highest single day total since early March as the recent surge of COVID-19 in the greater capital area now appears to be spreading nationwide. Friday was the eighth consecutive day that South Korea has reported a triple-digit daily increase, for […]
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Rise in jobless claims reflects still-struggling U.S. economy
The number of American workers applying for unemployment compensation climbed back over 1 million last week after two weeks of declines.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Pass new Land for Maine’s Future bond to enable Maine’s COVID recovery
We need to reinvest in the LMF program to meet the matching requirements for critical federal conservation funds.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Head Start urges Maine’s senators to OK $1.7 billion in emergency relief
The preschool program has served families throughout the pandemic. Now it needs help keeping our most at-risk children safe.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: When the mail slowed, Maine postal workers picked up their whistles
Without front-line workers willing to sound the alarm, the postal service crisis may have gone undetected far longer.