FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida set a one-week record of nearly 500 confirmed coronavirus deaths. The state health department reported 96 new deaths Saturday, bringing the total for the week to 496 or an average of nearly 71 per day. A record 120 deaths were reported Thursday. Three weeks ago, Florida’s weekly average for deaths […]
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Photographer Mike Seamans relates his experience of being tested for COVID-19
With an essential job that brings you into close contact with people who may have been exposed to COVID-19, is there a worse time to experience symptoms listed on the Maine CDC website than the first day of vacation?
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Maine CDC reports 1 more death, 21 new cases of coronavirus
The state’s hospitalizations for COVID-19 continue a six-week streak of low numbers.
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For southern Maine beach towns, mask ambassadors are summer’s front-line workers
Three towns in York County are using state grants to pay for new employees who help visitors follow coronavirus safety rules.
Posted inSports
NHL, players approve plan to resume season, extend CBA
Games will begin on Aug. 1 in Toronto and Edmonton and players have until Monday to opt out with no penalty.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine workers, labor groups warn of widespread suffering unless federal jobless aid is extended
The added $600-per-week benefit has saved thousands of Maine households from poverty, but it is due to expire soon, which could create economic calamity, advocates warn.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
NASCAR’s Johnson confused, frustrated after his own coronavirus scare
Jimmie Johnson has been cleared to race this weekend after sitting out last week’s race – snapping a streak of 663 straight starts, longest among active drivers – after receiving a positive test.
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Giants star catcher Posey out this year over virus concerns
Buster Posey adopted twin girls who were born premature, so he thinks it is safer for him not to play.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Belgrade residents to consider adding second full-time firefighter, switching to appointed road commissioner
For the first time, Belgrade’s annual Town Meeting warrant will be decided at the polls, with the vote set for Tuesday, July 14.
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Florida’s curve no longer flat amid new surge of virus cases
On Thursday, officials reported 120 deaths in one day, the highest number since the previous record of 113 in early May.