It’s no coincidence that people of color are far more likely to be infected by the novel coronavirus.
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Meat prices rise in Maine as grocers seek to stabilize supply chains
COVID-19 outbreaks at meat-processing plants have cut into supply, but supermarket chains are coming up with solutions to boost inventory and reduce prices on a variety of goods.
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Couples finding out if they can go the social distance
The pandemic is impacting romance in myriad ways, pushing some couples together, keeping others apart and forcing all to take the time to get to know each other.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
COVID-19 pandemic does no favors for Maine EMS shortage
Despite a high unemployment rate, experts say Mainers aren’t likely to flock to emergency medical services jobs, and that’s a problem.
Posted inNation & World
As cases surge in U.S., rural areas seeing increases as well
While much of the focus has been on Sunbelt states – like Texas and Florida – the worrying trend is also happening in places like Kansas.
Posted inNation & World
Federal government’s mixed messages on face masks sow confusion
The CDC recommends them but President Trump questions their effectiveness and refuses to wear one.
Posted inNation & World
Nurses, doctors feel strain as virus rips through Arizona
The state has more than 70,000 confirmed cases and 1,535 deaths.
Posted inNation & World
Young people urged to take virus more seriously as pandemic worsens in U.S.
Cases among them are spiking as many red states that were slow to shut down reopened.
Posted inNation & World
Bar owners worry as virus surges in their workplaces
They’re struggling financially and with tough decisions.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine sees 52 new COVID-19 cases, one death; outbreak at Falmouth nursing home
The state Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirms the spread at Sedgewood Commons, a long-term care facility for those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.