coronavirus Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

The Latest: COVID-19 can affect the heart, but doctors still have many questions

by news service reports October 29, 2020October 29, 2020

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.

U.S. unemployment claims fall to 751,000; virus resurges

by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press October 29, 2020October 29, 2020

The still-elevated number of jobless claims underscores that a full recovery from the pandemic recession remains far off.

Maine, Uncategorized

Families face difficult decisions as holidays approach, virus cases rise

by Megan Gray October 29, 2020November 13, 2020

Some people plan to spend the holidays with only immediate family, some are hoping for a warmer-than-usual day for an outdoor gathering, and others still aren’t ready to make plans in such an uncertain year.

Election 2020, Elections, Maine

Maskless GOP candidate faces firestorm after Trump rally

by Steve Collins October 28, 2020October 29, 2020

Michelle Kaplan said she’s a firm believer in science and masks.

River Valley, Rumford Falls Times

RSU 10 educators ask that Mountain Valley freshmen be in school 4 days a week

by Marianne Hutchinson October 28, 2020October 29, 2020

A team of support staff discovered that more than 68% of freshmen are failing one or more courses, nearly 53% are failing English and more than 72% are failing math.

Maine

Oakland church goes virtual, saying student who attended in-person tests positive for COVID-19

by Amy Calder October 28, 2020October 29, 2020

Jamie Dickson, senior pastor of Kingdom Life Church in Oakland, announced via Facebook video church services will go virtual because a college student who had attended in-person services tested positive for COVID-19.