Hospitalizations for COVID-19 are still low, at 14 patients, though that’s a slight uptick from Saturday.
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Lessons emerge from a workplace outbreak
How companies respond can play a significant role in limiting the spread of COVID-19. Maine CDC officials say a Westbrook manufacturer – American Roots – set the standard.
Game on? High school administrators wary of sports this fall
Some athletic directors in Maine are forging ahead with plans for interscholastic sports, but others believe that intramurals may be the best option during the pandemic.
Summer without the fair leaves foul feeling in the air
Organizers, vendors and 4-H’ers take a financial hit from fair cancellations, and you can kiss fried dough goodbye.
Maine ATV dealers ‘can’t keep the showrooms stocked’
Dealerships have sold out of inventory and have back orders with manufacturers as demand skyrockets during the pandemic.
Old Fort Western in Augusta open despite new world pandemic
City-owned fort, the oldest surviving wooden fort in the country, is open for tours, but not getting many visitors in pandemic.
Task force organizes testing event for new Mainers
Concerned about a second wave, the new Mainer task force is reaching out to the refugee community to educate and encourage members to get tested.
Christmas in July brings holiday cheer to Norway
Tom Hoy of Norway, an avid holiday decorator, put up his Christmas decorations in an effort to lift people’s spirits during the pandemic
Maine CDC reports one more death, 33 new cases of coronavirus
The state’s hospitalization rates remain low as other parts of the country see surges in COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Sources: Notre Dame could drop football independent status, join ACC for 2020
Under a proposal in this pandemic-ravaged season, Notre Dame would play a full schedule as a member of the ACC, and not as an independent.