What would have been the first day of fall sports practices was just another day of waiting for coaches.
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Survey finds widespread dissatisfaction with internet service in Maine
More than half the respondents said their internet has been inadequate during the pandemic; reasons include slow connectivity, unreliability and cost.
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Posted inFootball, Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine, Volleyball
Maine high school athletes: Let us play sports this fall
Some feel their voices have not be heard by decision-makers, and they worry about potential mental health issues among students if the season is called off.
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Trump’s unemployment extension may only provide 3-week boost, federal guidance reveals
The money will be managed by FEMA and the agency will distribute enough to the states to cover 3 weeks’ worth of payment.
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Virus clusters erupt at U.S. universities as semester begins
The virus has been blamed for over 170,000 deaths and 5.4 million confirmed infections in the U.S.
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After wedding in Millinocket, 28 test positive for COVID-19
All who tested positive are Maine residents, linked to a wedding reception held on Aug. 7 at the Big Moose Inn, and the Maine CDC is investigating.
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Wilton voters OK all annual Town Meeting articles
Several ordinances were either approved or revised.
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Community banks credited for strong emergency business loan outcome in Maine
An abundance of smaller banks helped make the federal Paycheck Protection Program more effective than in most other states.
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Can shortage concerns Maine breweries
With keg sales down, and pandemic restrictions still in effect, craft breweries are relying on canned beer sales to stay in business.
Posted inNation / World
Coronavirus hasn’t devastated the homeless as many feared
Though the numbers are low, health experts say it doesn’t indicate how the disease might play out long term.