The enhanced unemployment benefit will be paid retroactively to the week ending Aug. 1 for eligible claimants, but funding will run out this month.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 32 new cases of COVID-19
Fifteen of the cases were in York County, which continues to be the hotspot for new infections statewide.
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Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Principals provide RSU 9 board with first day of school reports
RSU 9 principals reported a successful day back to school with students adhering to guidelines.
Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Remote RSU 9 4th grade learners meet teachers in park
On the first day of school, teachers Sarah Carlson and Patti Murray met their students in Farmington’s Meeting House Park gazebo.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Girls Soccer, Schools & Education, Varsity Maine, Volleyball
‘Just excited we may have a season’: Athletes and coaches are glad they’ll have a chance to play games
Each school district still needs to approve the golf, soccer, cross country and field hockey seasons, but Thursday’s announcement brings enthusiasm after a summer of uncertainty.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education, Varsity Maine
RSU 73 approves low-risk sports competitions within MVC, but not moderate- and high-risk sports
Middle and high sports were included in the decisions.
Posted inFootball, Schools & Education, Varsity Maine
Frustration abounds after high school football grounded for fall
Coaches and players are disappointed that the season was canceled, especially after the MPA approved the guidelines. Their feelings about a potential spring season range from hopeful to pessimistic.
Posted inMaine, News
Boys & Girls Clubs adapt programs to help local schools during pandemic
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine will operate distance learning hubs in Portland and South Portland, and possibly Auburn-Lewiston.
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
College football notes: Georgia State QB cleared to play, has no lingering coronavirus issues
Mikele Colasurdo was initially ruled out of 2020 season. Also, Ohio State coach is pushing the Big Ten for answers about when the conference plans to play.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn to shift its ‘Grab N Go’ meal program
The twice-a-week meal pickup will shift to a grocery service for income-qualified residents.