The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
U.S. jobless claims reach 837,000, layoffs remain high
Thursday’s Labor Department’s report suggests that companies are still cutting a historically high number of jobs.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Norway resident celebrates an adventure-packed 100 years
COVID-19 and hearing loss made it impossible to interview Sally Sarosa Brown, but her two sons gathered to share her story – 100 years of love, loss, work and adventure – with the community that she loves.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford Hills defied odds as COVID-19 cases in Maine climbed
But after a youth soccer coach tests positives, the region’s low infection rate could quickly go the other way.
Posted inLocal Sports
Junior hockey: Twin City Thunder still in quarantine, won’t play this weekend
The Thunder, who had players test positive for COVID-19 last week, are now slated to start the 2020-21 season Oct. 10 when they host the Boston Advantage at Norway Savings Bank Arena.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Local Sports, Varsity Maine
Mt. Blue will hold intramural sporting events under the lights this fall
“Friday Night Lights” offers Cougar teams to play against each other in a variety of events.
Posted inNews, Schools & Education
Local schools accommodate staff to avoid shortages
Children of employees afforded special accommodations during the pandemic has raised concerns among residents of RSU 9 based in Farmington. The district is allowing the children of some employees to attend school five days a week while others are required to study remotely two or three days a week. “Not only does this contradict the […]
Posted inSports
Steelers-Titans game postponed to ‘Monday or Tuesday’ after positive tests
The NFL is waiting for more test results before deciding when the game will be played.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
RSU 73 staff member tests positive for COVID-19
The employee was not in the schools during the infectious period and no further action is needed now, CDC says.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine reports 59 new cases of COVID-19, largest 1-day spike since May
The Maine CDC said it’s investigating the sharp increase in cases, which do not involve any new outbreaks.