COVID continues to most severely disrupt – and threaten – our elders, who have faced the risk with grit and grace.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine wedding COVID outbreak is a cautionary tale
The events in Millinocket show that we can’t become complacent about our state’s success in slowing the virus’ spread.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland school board adopts hybrid reopening plan
The board votes against an amendment that would have allowed high school students to attend in-person classes two days a week when schools reopen Sept. 14.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Oakland-based school district approves reopening after teachers’ union rep calls plan ‘not safe’
As Regional School Unit 18 prepares to reopen for classroom instruction five days a week, Nancy Mitchell, co-president of the RSU 18 Education Association, warns it is “not possible to do this safely”
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine’s charter bus companies say they are on verge of collapse
With high overhead and almost no revenue, the companies are pinning their hopes on a federal bailout that may not come.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Trail of bubbles leads scientists to new coronavirus clue
Doctors checking comatose COVID-19 patients for signs of a stroke find instead a hit of how the coronavirus may harm the lungs
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
KVCC receives $1.7 million grant to continue student support program
The TRIO Support Services Program, which was implemented at Kennebec Valley Community College in 1993, helps at-risk students reach their academic goals through services like academic advising, counseling and financial literacy instruction.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta area sewage testing suggests low prevalence of coronavirus
So far only one sample of wastewater, out of eight, taken weekly from the Greater Augusta Utility District’s treatment plant has tested positive for detectable amounts of coronavirus.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Apple reaches $2 trillion market value as tech fortunes soar
It and other well-established tech giants have thrived during the upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
New miniseries tackles relationship struggles during pandemic
‘Love in the Time of Corona’ will air this weekend on Freeform.