In the sprawling refugee camps of Sudan’s Darfur, officials say people are falling sick and dying at astonishing rates.
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Bolivian schoolteacher gives virtual classes as superhero
His classes have become so popular that siblings fight for the laptop screen to learn from this costumed teacher.
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Colombia’s Medellin emerges as surprise COVID-19 pioneer
As coronavirus cases surge in Latin America, the Colombian city of Medellin is defying expectations and managing to keep numbers remarkably low.
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Fall sports: Ideas floated to ensure a fall season for Maine high schools
Moving some sports from spring to fall and vice-versa could be a possible solution as schools cope with the coronavirus’ impact on athletics.
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Union negotiators at Bath Iron Works reject final contract offer
The company says it presented its ‘last, best and final’ offer to Machinists Union Local S6 on Saturday.
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Maine CDC reports 36 more coronavirus cases, no new deaths
Hospitalizations have fallen around the state, even as Maine continues to reopen its economy.
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Commentary: Pro-BLM politicians struggle to explain pandemic protest hypocrisy
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Some states pause reopening, others press on amid spike in virus cases
Utah and Oregon halt the lifting of restrictions, but there was no turning back Friday in Texas, Arkansas and Arizona despite flashing warning signs.
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Gardiner-area school district sets voting, public meeting on the proposed budget
Because of limits on public meetings due to the coronavirus pandemic, the School Administrative District 11’s districtwide budget meeting has been replaced this year with a remote public hearing.
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U.S. stocks bounce higher, but still end week with a loss
The volatility this week interrupted what had been a dramatic rally for the market as investors re-evaluated their expectations for future economic growth.