The Labor Department said Thursday that roughly 32 million people are receiving unemployment benefits, though that figure could include double-counting by some states.
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The Latest: In shift, Trump says some schools may need to delay reopening
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. Softening his earlier stance, President Trump on Thursday acknowledged that some schools may need to delay their reopening this fall as the coronavirus continues to surge. It marks a shift from Trump’s previous demand for a full reopening of the nation’s schools […]
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: In school reopening debate, nobody’s asking, ‘What about the teachers?’
We don’t want to cobble together science labs or history lectures online, but at least we’ll stay alive if we do.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Homebuyers from away aren’t flocking to Maine … yet
Real estate agents have anticipated that the coronavirus might lead more out-of-state residents to relocate to Maine, but so far the numbers aren’t showing it.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Schools and Education
Bates College may house some students in area hotels
Lewiston college is scrambling to get ready for students’ return in a month to a transformed campus.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Freeport halts weekend Main Street closures after negative feedback from businesses
Organizers found the closure to be successful from a public health standpoint, but businesses didn’t see the boost they’d hoped for.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots face challenges if training camp rosters get scaled back from 90 to 80
At least one undrafted free agent has made the Patriots roster every year since 2003, but new roster limits could force the team to sift out that diamond in the rough before practices even start.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine employers could be taxed by state on federal emergency loans
Businesses and nonprofits will owe state income tax on the forgiven portion of Paycheck Protection Program loans unless legislators change state law.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council, mayor debate merit of mask wearing
The City Council on Tuesday voted 4-3 to urge businesses to encourage customers and employees to wear face coverings.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Poll finds very few Americans want to see full school reopenings
The findings are a sharp contrast to the picture that President Donald Trump paints as he pressures schools to reopen.