The number of infections, hospitalizations and deaths continues to surge in Maine and across the country.
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Posted inNation / World
The Latest: Michigan House under investigation for possible COVID-19 violations
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Maine’s changes to case investigation, contact tracing not likely to have major impact
Because the spread of COVID-19 is so prevalent and people are having more contacts, many don’t know where they might have been infected.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, Varsity Maine
Death of Brunswick teen who took his life a sign of pandemic’s toll on young people
The midcoast community is mourning the loss of a high school football player whose parents have cited the coronavirus pandemic as a factor affecting their son’s mental health.
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Trevor Bauer vowed to play one year at a time, but now he’s a free agent with a Cy Young Award
Quirky right-hander, who has vowed to never sign a multiyear contract, is looking for a place to land. The Mets are the favorite, but the Red Sox are among the teams shopping for quality arms.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
Pfizer says it can’t supply more vaccine to U.S. until summer because of sales to other nations
The Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed declined last summer to lock in another 100 million vaccine doses.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools & Education
Bates delays start of next semester by five weeks
To better cope with COVID-19, the winter semester is slated to begin Feb. 17 instead of early January.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, National Sports, Sports
Tom Caron: MLB needs winter meetings to showcase the sport
This year the annual event is being held remotely because of the pandemic. Next year it needs to come back bigger and better than ever.
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Oxford Hills
Sexual assault prevention agency halts in-person help due to COVID-19 rise
LEWISTON — Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services announced it will no longer provide in-person support, law enforcement accompaniments or court accompaniments beginning Tuesday because of the rise in COVID-19 cases. The changes will not affect the Child Advocacy Center, which will continue at current capacity and schedule, according to the agency’s email. “As frustrating […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn council passes resolution urging four-day classroom instruction
The largely symbolic language asks a return to in-person classes by Jan. 4.