Turkey farmers and retailers predict more customers will want a smaller bird on their Thanksgiving table this year as a result of the pandemic. But for others, it’s go big or go home.
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Posted inMaine, News
Here’s what we’ve learned about treating COVID-19
Nearly 600 Maine people have been hospitalized since March with the disease, but doctors have learned how to treat it more effectively.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports, Varsity Maine
Tough new rule for sports? ‘I don’t even realize I’m wearing a mask’
Maine high school athletes will be required to wear masks during games and practices this winter. UMaine athletes have been doing so since the start of the school year, and many shrug at the inconvenience.
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Kids take on COVID-19
Three area teens are making the pandemic a little easier for everyone.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Seven inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Androscoggin County Jail
Jail Administrator Jeffrey Chute said that out of 22 tests that were sent out earlier this week, seven came back positive on Saturday morning.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World, Politics
Biden faces tough choice of whether to back virus lockdowns
The president-elect has devoted most of his public remarks to encouraging Americans to wear a mask.
Posted inNation / World
Surging virus cases get a shrug in many Midwestern towns
Medical professionals wonder how they will reverse a tide of people being treated for the coronavirus if residents still aren’t taking the illness seriously.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Maine CDC reports 159 new coronavirus cases, one more death
The state had 2,031 active cases on Saturday, an increase of more than 500 over the past week.
Posted inOxford Hills
Woodstock poll observer believes he got COVID-19 while working Election Day
Town Manager Vern Maxfield said in an email Friday that he didn’t feel many voters were unmasked, but admitted some were.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Mountain Valley, Dirigo end fall sports season wondering what’s next
H.S. football: The Falcons beat Cougars, 32-12, in a somber season finale.