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‘Steep learning curve’: Educators are finding rewards amid the challenges of pandemic teaching

by Karen Kreworuka November 29, 2020November 28, 2020

Maine teachers report working as many as 100 hours a week as they navigate the pandemic. Says one Rumford educator: “The sheer amount of it is overwhelming, trying to keep up with everything.”

Football, Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

Gunnar Docos preparing for another chance with UMaine football team

by Randy Whitehouse November 28, 2020November 28, 2020

A starting offensive lineman as a sophomore, injuries knocked the Oxford Hills alumnus off the field for much of his junior year. He figures to be back in the mix again when the Black Bears return to action.

Nation / World

U.K. appoints vaccines minister to oversee COVID inoculations

by JILL LAWLESS Associated Press November 28, 2020November 28, 2020

Conservative lawmaker Nadhim Zahawi will oversee the country’s biggest vaccine program in decades.

Nation / World

As Washington waffles, states race to offer virus aid

by CEDAR ATTANASIO and JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press/Report for America November 28, 2020November 28, 2020

Underscoring the need for urgency, the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in the U.S. reached 205,557 on Friday.

Health, News, River Valley

Three Rumford Community Home staff members test positive for COVID-19

November 28, 2020November 28, 2020

Management says extra precautions are being taken, including increased testing.

Nation / World

Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home

by DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer November 28, 2020

Pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Maine CDC reports low coronavirus numbers after holiday break

by Rob Wolfe November 28, 2020November 28, 2020

But the public health agency announces one more death of a person with COVID-19 and says 125 patients are hospitalized statewide, an increase of six since Friday.