Eight presidents of western Maine education associations send letter to Sun Journal.
coronavirus
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Millions of Americans travel against advice of experts
Thanksgiving was more fraught this year as travelers tried to social distance while navigating crowds.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Canceled fundraisers leave surplus of poinsettias as Fairfield, Manchester florists seek new markets
Sunset Flowerland and Greenhouses along with Longfellow’s Greenhouse are looking for ways to sell their stock of poinsettias after fundraisers and church events were canceled because of the pandemic.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 238 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
It’s the 10th time in the last 18 days that the daily case count topped 200 people in the state.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Three more COVID-19 outbreaks reported in Lewiston and Auburn
LEWISTON — Maine’s top doctor said Wednesday that his office is probing three new outbreaks of COVID-19 in the Twin Cities. At a media videoconference, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention director, Dr. Nirav Shah, noted two outbreaks of the virus in Lewiston and one in Auburn. He said three positive cases were reported […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Another 2,800 Mainers file new unemployment claims
Tens of thousands more are filing weekly to collect continued unemployment benefits as the economy continues to struggle.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
More COVID cases extend RSU 56 school closings to Dec. 3
A staff member and a student at separate Dixfield buildings have tested positive.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
Growing number of hospitals canceling surgeries to preserve staff during surge
Putting off planned procedures that patients can defer safely is one of the few levers hospitals have to adjust their capacity as the virus spreads unchecked.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Are dining tents a safe way to eat out during the pandemic?
Outdoor dining tents are popping up outside restaurants during the pandemic, but experts say not all setups are equal
Posted inMaine, News
Mills urges Mainers to ‘hang in there’ as CDC reports 228 new cases, one more death
New cases are reported in all 16 counties, led by York County with 48, and the state’s hospitals have 105 COVID-19 patients.