School will start Sept. 14, with the first two weeks devoted to a “soft opening” of small group meetings with teachers to discuss procedures and what the fall will look like for students attending school both in person and remotely.
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Susan Collins, Angus King stick up for US Postal Service
Collins said she disagrees with President Trump’s effort to prevent emergency funding for the nation’s mail service.
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Best way to care for your mask? Treat it like underwear, experts say
Cloth masks need to be washed daily, and no mask should be hung from a rearview mirror.
Posted inNation / World
Face masks with valves or vents do not prevent spread of coronavirus, CDC says
The type of face covering made for hot and dusty construction work has become a popular pandemic accessory because of its seemingly high-tech design.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Another 21 COVID-19 cases reported in Maine but no additional deaths
The number of new cases reported both Wednesday and Thursday is higher than the seven-day average, although Maine’s infection rates remain low compared to most other states.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Susan Collins calls on U.S. Senate to pass pandemic-relief measures
During a campaign swing through Auburn, Maine’s senior U.S. senator said she seeks more COVID-19 relief. Hours later, the Senate adjourned without any votes until Sept. 8.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Nearly 80,000 Mainers still receiving unemployment benefits
At least 77,000 continued claims for jobless benefits were filed in the first week of August as the number of initial claims continued to trend downward.
Posted inNation / World, News
The Latest: Both sides play the blame game as virus relief stalls, Congress leaves until September
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. WASHINGTON — With talks on emergency coronavirus aid having stalled out, both sides played the blame game Thursday rather than make any serious moves to try to break their stalemate. Official Washington is emptying, national politics is consuming the airwaves and the chasm between […]
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Parents zoom in for direction from SAD 17
PARIS — Last week SAD 17 administrators hosted two Zoom conferences for parents to have specific questions and concerns addressed. At that time more than 20% of students had not been registered for in-class or distance learning. Many decisions and policies have to be finalized. It is likely that the larger, multi-community schools will need to […]
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Harrison family turns quarantine into adventure
HARRISON — The Baker family – parents Robert and Emily, sixth-grader Aiden and fourth-grader Mariah – generally lead an active outdoor life, hiking, skiing, running and biking. But remote learning and sheltering in place inspired them to kick up their adventures several notches. Not only have they gone new places but they spent quarantine days […]