World leaders convened virtually and clashed over the coronavirus, the economic problems it created and the looming risk of cold war.
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Posted inMaine, News
York County reports 25 new COVID-19 cases, 3 new outbreaks
Maine had 42 new cases statewide, and its southernmost county continues to be a trouble spot as infections increase in the wake of several new outbreaks.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston pupil tests positive for coronavirus
The McMahon Elementary School fifth-grader and his eight classmates will be quarantined for two weeks.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 board calls emergency meeting Tuesday after student tests positive for coronavirus
A student at Meroby Elementary School in Mexico has tested positive for coronavirus
Posted inNation / World
Many scientists think coronavirus is airborne, regardless of CDC’s flip-flop
The agency had posted information Friday saying the virus can be transmitted over more than 6 feet, suggesting that indoor ventilation is key to protecting against a virus that has now killed nearly 200,000 Americans.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Cruise lines say they’ll test all passengers, crew as they plan to resume sailing
No date has been set for the resumption of cruising in the Americas.
Posted inMaine
Maine, union officials issue warning on failure to pass federal COVID-19 aid package
With no agreement on additional federal aid in the offing, Maine and union officials representing public employees say failure to reach agreement will endanger their ability to provide critical public services.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Schools & Education
RSU 73 board meeting agenda, Sept. 24
Agenda, Regional School Unit 73 Board of directors meeting 6 p.m. Thursday, September 24 Spruce Mountain Middle School and/or via ZOOM Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. ** Any person attending in person must wear a face mask ** Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Attendance Adjustments to the agenda Approval of meeting minutes 5.1. September […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Agenda, Farmington board of selectmen, Sept. 22
Farmington board of selectmen agenda Tuesday, September 22 6:30 p.m. ***The meeting will be conducted through remote access by telephonic, video, and electronic means. The public may attend by viewing the livestream at http://mtbluetv.org/program-live-stream-farmington-selectmen.html or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MBTV11/ and/or calling 778-5874*** Item 1: Pledge of Allegiance Item 2: To review the Walton’s Mill Park Landscape […]
Posted inMaine, News
CDC warns of possible exposure to COVID-19 from person who went to Portland jetport Sunday
The person intended to board a plane to Florida despite being told to quarantine, prompting the state to advise anyone who was at the jetport that afternoon to monitor for symptoms.