The number of recurring claims fell by 8% in the first week job-search requirements were reinstated for unemployed Mainers.
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The Latest: Virus spike in South Korea capital may be spreading
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has reported 324 new cases of the coronavirus, its highest single day total since early March as the recent surge of COVID-19 in the greater capital area now appears to be spreading nationwide. Friday was the eighth consecutive day that South Korea has reported a triple-digit daily increase, for […]
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Rise in jobless claims reflects still-struggling U.S. economy
The number of American workers applying for unemployment compensation climbed back over 1 million last week after two weeks of declines.
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SAD 17 to start school Sept 8; Board leery about sports
The School Board met Monday night on Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School grounds. Despite Maine Department of Education mandates that anyone entering a public school wear a facial covering, at least four directors were non-compliant.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Dozens tell Auburn School Committee its reopening plan is not safe
The plan includes two-day classroom/three-day remote instruction or four-day classroom/one-day remote and a fully remote option.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s charter bus companies say they are on verge of collapse
With high overhead and almost no revenue, the companies are pinning their hopes on a federal bailout that may not come.
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Trail of bubbles leads scientists to new coronavirus clue
Doctors checking comatose COVID-19 patients for signs of a stroke find instead a hit of how the coronavirus may harm the lungs
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Poland set to vote next week at Town Hall
Budget, Route 26 sewer line extension are on the ballot.
Posted inMaine
Augusta area sewage testing suggests low prevalence of coronavirus
So far only one sample of wastewater, out of eight, taken weekly from the Greater Augusta Utility District’s treatment plant has tested positive for detectable amounts of coronavirus.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Sports, Varsity Maine
New guidelines cast doubt on high school football and soccer
Both sports are labeled ‘high risk’ under the community sports guidelines that the Department of Education says should govern school-based athletic programs.