The vast – and rapidly growing – pool of coronavirus-infected people poses a daunting challenge to governors and mayors in hard-hit communities who are trying to arrest the surge in cases.
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Posted inNation / World, News
The Latest: Coronavirus death toll surges past 250,000 in U.S.
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Posted inMaine, News
Mills not considering another stay-at-home order despite rising virus cases, hospitalizations
The governor said one reason behind her thinking is that there isn’t any federal financial help now, as there was in the spring.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Mt. Blue All-Sports Boosters launch online store
The temporary online store will offer Mt. Blue athletic apparel.
Posted inHealth, Maine
As COVID-19 cases hit record levels in Maine, models predict numbers will get even worse
Hospitals say they’re prepared to meet demand, and the Maine CDC says the state will act to ensure that the medical system isn’t overwhelmed.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Teachers union disputes RSU 9 school board statement
Discord continues between the RSU 9 school board and staff.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Tranten’s sold to Food City
The downtown Farmington grocery store will now be operated by Food City.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Skoolhouse Variety reopens after COVID-19 exposure
The storefront will be open, but kitchen availability may be limited.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Inmates at Auburn jail strike again, list concerns
Some inmates refuse meals at Androscoggin County Jail while issuing a letter outlining more than a dozen complaints to administrators.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston assessing protocols after several COVID-19 outbreaks in the city
An outbreak within the Lewiston Fire Department remained at seven cases Tuesday, while the city says it is looking into a complaint that several firefighters entered a home without face coverings earlier this month.