Major new solar and offshore wind projects help position us as a hub to start, grow and maintain energy businesses.
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Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Study suggests, but can’t prove, that survivor plasma fights COVID-19
Preliminary data offers ‘signals of efficacy,’ Mayo Clinic researchers report.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools and Education
Lewiston, Auburn schools getting ventilation upgrades
The districts are working to improve air flow systems before schools open Sept. 14.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta may expand child care to help parents of students cope with school reopening
City officials are considering a proposal to offer child care all day during the upcoming school year.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Old Port merchants say city’s pedestrian-only streets may be driving customers away
The temporary closure to vehicle traffic of 6 Old Port streets was designed to help restaurants create outdoor dining space so they could reopen safely and slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Lawsuit accuses Hillandale Farms of gouging egg prices during pandemic
With an egg farm in Turner, Hillandale officials deny the claim and say any price increases were caused by disruptions in the market and the additional cost of maintaining egg production.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
All counties still ‘green’ as state updates return-to-school advisories
The designation means the spread of COVID-19 is relatively low and schools can consider in-person instruction as long as they’re able to implement safety requirements.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Democrats tested in first party convention of pandemic era
Joe Biden is poised to unveil his vision for the modern-day Democratic Party in the presidential nominating convention next week.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Cable technicians fear getting COVID-19 from customers who refuse to wear masks
Cable companies haven’t mandated that customers cover up inside their homes during technicians’ visits.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
Maine CDC reports 27 additional COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The number of cases reported daily by the Maine CDC has ticked up in recent days, although the state continues to have the lowest new-infection rate in the country, according to one tracking system.