Plus, a digital cookbook raises money for independent restaurants, and Maine breweries embrace the Black is Beautiful campaign.
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Skowhegan-area school officials bid farewell to superintendent, provide district updates
The MSAD 54 board of directors convenes for only its second in-person meeting since the coronavirus pandemic closed school facilities in mid-March.
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Sen. King warns colleagues of risks posed by cyberattack on U.S.
King delivered his comments on the floor of the Senate, urging development of a cyber-defense program that could fend off a ‘catastrophic’ attack.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Cost of reopening schools during pandemic could exceed $300 million
Maine’s education commissioner tells lawmakers that schools face a heavy lift in procuring personal protective equipment, expanding bus fleets and filling vacant positions.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine hospitality industry’s revenue could fall by one-third this year, economists say
A preliminary report says the state’s restaurants and lodging businesses stand to lose billions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs because of the pandemic.
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Striking BIW workers will lose health insurance in midst of pandemic
Workers continue picketing and gathering after the shipyard announced Monday Two more workers have tested positive for coronavirus.
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Colby College announces plan to bring students back to campus in August
The $10 million opening plan includes input from medical professionals, 50 faculty members and 10 task forces, and involves administering 85,000 tests for the coronavirus to students, faculty and staff in the fall semester.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Canceled Fourth of July fireworks bring economic hardship in central Maine
Professional pyrotechnics display companies across the nation, including Central Maine Pyrotechnics, are on track to lose the bulk of their revenue this year because of canceled fireworks productions.
Posted inNation & World
Most Americans are banned as EU reopens its borders to 14 nations
The list of those allowed in is to be updated every 14 days, with new countries being added or dropped depending on whether they are keeping the pandemic under control.
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Another 34 coronavirus cases, no new deaths reported in Maine
As movie theaters, bowling alleys and other businesses prepare to reopen Wednesday, the state is recording several dozen new COVID-19 cases daily – but not the large spikes seen in some southern and western states.