As the virus rages in the South and West, efforts to contain its spread in Maine and the Northeast are paying off – at least so far.
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Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Virus cases still rising in some states amid new restrictions worldwide
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. MIAMI — Arizona, Texas and Florida together reported about 25,000 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday as restrictions aimed at combating the spread of the pandemic took hold in the United States and around the world in an unsettling sign reminiscent of the […]
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Focus on individuality has made it harder for U.S. to fight COVID
We will benefit from an approach that incorporates equality, giving to one another and seeing events through their eyes.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Craft Curbside, Mu Noi Brunch, and Je’s Neighborhood Store open
Corsetti’s closes temporarily, free ice cream for Portland nurses, and Hawaiian shave ice comes to the Eastern Prom.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Farmington area school district voters approve K-12, adult ed budgets
Farmington, Industry, Starks, Temple, Wilton, Chesterville, New Vineyard, New Sharon, Vienna and Weld voted on the spending plans.
Posted inNation & World
Florida continues to surpass coronavirus records
The state reports about 11,000 new daily cases on average, fives times higher than June’s numbers.
Posted inNation & World
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in U.S. shows promise
At the end of the month, a 30,000-person study will begin to see if the shots are strong enough to protect against the virus.
Posted inLocal & State, News
State declares outbreak at Cumberland County Jail, but sheriff says tests are not clear
The state CDC reported 2 new cases of COVID-19 at the jail in Portland on Tuesday, but the sheriff said a retest of one inmate came back negative and a second is pending.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Winslow School District forms committee to plan for school year amid pandemic
The Winslow Public School District has formed a committee that will meet every week to decide how to instruct students in the new school year once they receive information on how to do that safely from the state.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine Growth Council launches small business grant program
Small businesses, entrepreneurs or sole proprietors in Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield and Oakland needing an infusion of cash because of the coronavirus pandemic can apply for grants of up to $2,000.