Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston saw an uptick, although its daily patient count still averaged less than 3.
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Sports Digest: Ironman 70.3 Maine triathlon canceled
The event in Old Orchard Beach won’t be held this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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State gives Maine towns $9 million for virus response
The money, provided by the federal government under the CARES Act, will pay for public education programs, sanitizing stations and supplies, and new contact-free services in 96 communities that applied for grants.
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How Arizona ‘lost control of the epidemic’
Maricopa County, which includes Phoenix, is recording as many as 2,000 cases a day.
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The Latest: Pence puts positive spin on surging virus cases in South, West
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. Vice President Mike Pence sought Friday to put a positive spin on the surging coronavirus cases in the South and West that set two single-day records this week, saying, “We did slow the spread. We did flatten the curve. We’re in a much […]
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Farmington Town Meeting canceled
With the proposed 2020 budget $770 less than 2019 and no other business that needs to go before voters, Selectmen voted not to hold an annual Town Meeting this year.
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Farmington to hold July 4th events
FARMINGTON — While Farmington Rotary is not having a Fourth of July parade this year, they are still getting into the spirit of things! Farmington Rotary has partnered with the Farmington Downtown Association to have a friendly decorating contest. Area businesses will be competing for prizes awarded by Rotary. Make sure to shop locally! Rotary […]
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Wilton Selectboard approves Kineowatha Park fees
The Board approved an increase to non-resident entrance fees to Kineowatha Park and Ambition Brewery’s on-premise license.
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Birthday boy honored with drive-by parade
AVON – Michael Dalrymple, son of Joey and Nicole Bachelder, was honored last week with a birthday parade of family and friends. Michael stood smiling and waving, along with his siblings and his mom, at the end of his driveway as the vehicles, with horns honking and occupants shouting birthday greetings, passed by. Michael turned […]
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Young entrepreneurs to open store in Farmington
The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies will help Franklin County youth with their business skills at its cooperative storefront in Farmington.