Cumberland county schools have to wait an extra month to begin summer workouts, while others can start workouts Monday.
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Oxford County receives more than $86,000 to fight COVID-19
The money went to five towns with nearly 80% going to Oxford.
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RSU 10 expects decision on reopening schools in early August
The district will $913,117 from the state Department of Education for costs related to pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Striking BIW workers will lose health insurance in midst of pandemic
Workers continue picketing and gathering after the shipyard announced Monday Two more workers have tested positive for coronavirus.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
UMaine testing safety protocols during voluntary workouts
Small groups of athletes are working out on Mahaney Diamond in Orono, getting in shape and helping the university test its coronavirus safety protocols.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Canceled Fourth of July fireworks bring economic hardship in central Maine
Professional pyrotechnics display companies across the nation, including Central Maine Pyrotechnics, are on track to lose the bulk of their revenue this year because of canceled fireworks productions.
Posted inNation / World
Most Americans are banned as EU reopens its borders to 14 nations
The list of those allowed in is to be updated every 14 days, with new countries being added or dropped depending on whether they are keeping the pandemic under control.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?
Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking some precautions and you can too. Air travel means spending time in security lines and airport terminals, which puts you into close contact with other people. As travel slowly recovers, planes are becoming more crowded, which means you will likely sit close […]
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Another 34 coronavirus cases, no new deaths reported in Maine
As movie theaters, bowling alleys and other businesses prepare to reopen Wednesday, the state is recording several dozen new COVID-19 cases daily – but not the large spikes seen in some southern and western states.