Maine’s numbers remained low over the weekend – only 28 new COVID-19 cases.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine students on reopening schools: ‘I just hope we do it the right way’
With the return to school around the corner, Maine high school students say they’d like to be back in the classroom, but they’re equally concerned about safety.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s small-business sector still in crisis after reopening
Many businesses report poor sales and low customer counts as the coronavirus pandemic continues to strangle commerce.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine faces numerous hurdles in coming race to vaccinate for COVID-19
Success in a mass-inoculation effort to achieve herd immunity depends on communicating its efficacy and overcoming ‘vaccine hesitancy.’
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston-Auburn teachers face unknowns, but remain confident as school year nears
With only weeks until the start of the school year, three Lewiston and Auburn teachers interviewed by the Sun Journal are unsure how to plan for classes they will teach, yet remain confident they and students will rise to the challenge.
Posted inMaine
Maine CDC reports 12 new coronavirus cases, one additional death
The overall prevalence of COVID-19 has remained low enough in Maine to allow some schools to reopen for in-person instruction.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Ballot delivery not an ‘acute’ concern for Maine’s top election official
Mainers broke records in the July primary when they cast more than 200,000 votes by absentee ballot, and Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap thinks that number will triple for November.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Maine teachers unions worry about safety as school plans progress
With just weeks to go until the start of school, teachers say a lot of questions remain unanswered.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine leaders urge Congress to end gridlock on COVID-19 relief package
Maine progressive leaders and Democratic lawmakers held a virtual news conference Friday to stress the need for another infusion of federal funds.
Posted inBethel, Business, Maine, News
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Mills by Sunday River Brewing and other businesses
The class action lawsuit challenged the constitutionality of Gov. Janet Mills’ restrictions on their businesses during the pandemic.