An unprecedented convergence of three crises has disproportionately affect people of color — the coronavirus pandemic, joblessness and police brutality.
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Posted inNation / World, News
Researchers find ‘glimmers of hope’ in study of indoor concertgoers
The main goal of the experiment was to balance safety with financially successful events.
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Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
New COVID-19 cases in Maine leap to 103, as surge accelerates
Forty-four of the new cases are in Cumberland County, where outbreaks have been connected to Pat’s Pizza in Portland and the Maine Correctional Center in Windham.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Remote housing creates issues for remote learning; causing an interference with school work
Many families in the area are unable to get internet at their houses because of the remote nature of where they live.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Three Bates College students test positive for COVID-19
There are now four active student cases at the college, which had been doing well at fending off the disease.
Posted inNation / World, News
The Latest: Some state leaders facing 2nd virus wave resist steps to curb its spread
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine company that took orders for pandemic supplies faces federal lawsuit
Noble Partners is accused of keeping deposits after failing to fulfill orders for medical supplies.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue’s cross country team will be competing
The RSU 9 board approved participation in KVAC.
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports
Junior hockey notes: Nordiques’ Isaiah Fox commits to Long Island; Thunder games postponed
Fox becomes the third player in the Maine Nordiques organization to commit to an NCAA Division I school. Thunder NCDC games postponed, but Nordiques planning to play. Former Twin City Thunder play Christian Blomquist returns to L-A.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
RSU 56 principals note challenges for teachers, students
Classroom and online instruction requiring extra support.