She plans to remain at home until it’s ‘safe for me to be back at work without putting anyone at risk.’
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Posted inMaine, Nation / World
Heating aid is released, but advocates say that more is needed
The federal government has released about $3.4 billion in energy assistance ahead of winter but advocates say far more is needed as families continue to struggle during the pandemic.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Tasting room owners in central Maine say they can open safely indoors amid pandemic
Central Maine tasting rooms figuring out what’s next, including a commitment to outdoor service during winter months.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Maine CDC reports 138 new coronavirus cases, two more deaths
Meanwhile, the University of Maine identifies a cluster of COVID-19 cases involving 10 individuals in facilities management on the Orono campus.
Posted inNation / World
The Latest: U.S. sets daily record, tops 126,000 virus cases
The United States set a record of more than 126,400 confirmed cases in a single day on Friday.
Posted inNation / World
U.S. again breaks single-day record for new COVID cases
More than 128,000 new coronavirus infections were registered Friday across the country.
Posted inSports
Club sports organizers feel blindsided by having to halt games
Updates to the state’s Community Sports Guidelines mean that youth basketball and hockey leagues should halt activities until Dec. 14.
Posted inMaine, News
Mainers say they back mask mandate, even if they won’t follow it to the letter
While they hope the governor’s new order leads to more mask wearing, some admitted they will still take off their masks when it doesn’t seem to make sense to wear them.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Franklin County downgraded to ‘yellow’ classification in health advisory system
It doesn’t change much educationally but means that after school activities for students are put on hold.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
64 test positive for COVID-19 at Lewiston nursing home
If all of the facility’s beds are full, more than 40% of residents at Russell Park Rehabilitation and Living Center have the virus.