The Rev. Todd Bell continues to flout public health measures aimed at keeping the pandemic in check. His backstory helps explain why.
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Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Politics
Pandemic-driven anxiety hits new heights as election nears
Health officials say the U.S. is in the midst of a mental health crisis, as the weight of the upcoming election, the pandemic and social unrest wreak havoc on people’s sense of well-being and shatter many of their daily structures.
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Posted inOutdoors, Sports
What you need to know when shopping for used ski equipment
Thinking of trying Nordic or Alpine skiing? Experts have tips for you when it comes to choosing skis, boots, bindings and poles.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
‘A whole lot of hurt’: Fauci warns of COVID-19 surge, offers blunt assessment of Trump’s response
The leading infectious-disease expert says the nation needed to make an ‘abrupt change’ in public health practices and behaviors.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Voters decide Tuesday whether Jared Golden should get a second term
Republican Dale Crafts hopes to unseat the Lewiston Democrat in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn Middle School student tests positive for COVID-19
AUBURN – A student who attends Auburn Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Auburn School Department. Superintendent Connie Brown said in a letter to parents and students Friday that anyone who had close contact with the student have already been notified, and that anyone who had close contact with the student […]
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Halloween in the pandemic: Costumes and candy, at a distance
Many cities and towns issued guidelines for celebrating safely.
Posted inNation / World
England to enter monthlong lockdown as U.K. virus cases pass million
Boris Johnson says ‘no responsible prime minister’ could ignore the grim figures.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Study: Trump rallies caused over 30,000 COVID-19 cases, likely led to 700 deaths
The campaign insists it offers participants masks and temperature checks.
Posted inMaine, News
65 people face quarantine at 2 Portland schools after cases of COVID-19 detected
Superintendent Xavier Botana says 65 students and staff at Portland High School and Lyman Moore Middle School are affected after four cases of COVID-19 were detected there and at two other schools.