Cannatopia, Power Plant and Rocky Hill licenses were renewed and Wilton’s contribution to Mt. Blue TV was approved.
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Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
COVID-19 outbreak at Woodlands Senior Living in Farmington
The outbreak was first reported Jan. 1 with four patients and one staff member testing positive.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston to remain remote until Jan. 21
Superintendent Jake Langlais made the announcement late Thursday night.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mills’ next budget in balance without tax hikes, despite revenue losses
The budget that Gov. Janet Mills will submit to the Legislature on Friday would maintain critical government services at a time when they are needed most, says Finance Commissioner Kirsten Figueroa.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Southern Maine hospitals hit hard as Maine sets COVID-19 patient record
But the burden on Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor finally eased this week, although it still has the highest numbers in the state.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s job losses worse than in any recession in 50 years
The percentage of jobs lost in the state since February was more severe than in any economic downturn since 1969, according to a new state analysis.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
U.S. unemployment claims slip to still-high 787,000
The continued weakening of the U.S. job market coincides with other signs that hiring and economic growth are faltering under the weight of the pandemic.
Posted inMaine, News
Thirteen more people die of COVID-19, as worrisome trend continues
The total number of deaths has nearly doubled in Maine since Dec. 1, and the state reported 535 new cases on Thursday.
Posted inNation / World, News
The Latest: U.S. records its deadliest day of the pandemic
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Post-Christmas, Oxford remains in the yellow
SAD 17’s elementary students returned to in-person classes on Jan. 4; middle and high schools continue remote learning.