In less than two weeks, the federal program that provides a $600-per-week increase to unemployment benefits will expire.
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Maine CDC reports 8 new COVID-19 cases, announces 18 ‘swab and send’ testing sites
The state continues to avoid a spike in new cases that has been cause for alarm elsewhere as it expands testing availability even further.
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The Latest: Florida continues to surpass coronavirus records
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Florida surpassed its daily record for coronavirus deaths Tuesday amid rising global worries of a resurgence, even as researchers announced that the first vaccine tested in the U.S. had worked to boost patients’ immune systems. Florida’s 132 additional […]
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White House turns on Fauci as Trump minimizes virus spike, cites ex-game show host
The administration is working to undercut its most trusted coronavirus expert as the president continues to play down the threat posed by the virus and pushes to reopen the economy before the election.
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Topsham school board members reject resolution to address virus name controversy
Maine School Administrative District 75 school board members narrowly rejected a resolution Thursday that would have required referring to Covid-19 by its scientific name after a board member called it the “Wuhan virus.”
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Tom Caron: In an odd way, Fenway workouts start to feel normal
Members of the Red Sox grow comfortable with coronavirus safety measures as they prepare for the season opener next week.
Posted inCheering, Football, Varsity Maine
Lost Lobster Bowl: Meet the area selections, Part 1
The first in a series of short Q&As with football players and cheerleaders who would have been participating in Lobster Bowl activities this week had the game not been canceled by the pandemic.
Posted inMaine, Politics
The pandemic primary draws to a close Tuesday
Voters will pick candidates for Congress and decide on two statewide bond issues.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 committee’s progress shared with the board
FARMINGTON — A survey of parents found that of 53% respondents, so far, 84% said they would send their children back to school under the current coronavirus pandemic conditions, Regional School Unit 9 directors were told Tuesday night. Meeting via Zoom, directors received an overview from Superintendent Tina Meserve of a district committee’s progress in […]
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Skowhegan State Fair to be small agricultural event this year
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the fair this year will be a small agricultural fair to be held in September on the Skowhegan fairgrounds.