The pandemic has highlighted Canada’s dependence on the 60,000 temporary foreign workers who arrive each year from countries such as Mexico.
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The Latest: Trump rally attendees not required to wear masks, court rules
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Supreme Court has rejected an effort to require everyone attending President Trump’s rally in Tulsa this weekend to wear a face mask and maintain social distancing inside the arena to guard against spreading the coronavirus. The court ruled […]
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Oxford residents request formation of historic preservation committee
Effort made to preserve 1830 Center Meeting House
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Most employers not taking advantage of state program to retain workers
The problem could be that few know about WorkShare, which helps businesses keep trained workers by providing partial unemployment payments to those whose hours are reduced.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue graduates hailed for their resilience
Many graduates referred to themselves as the “Class of Corona,” instead of the Class of 2020.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
As strawberry season begins, pick-your-own farms adjust to coronavirus guidelines
The restrictions will sound familiar – wash your hands, wear a mask, keep your distance and more – with a few rules specific to berry picking.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
County towns offer a safe haven for tourists
While the Maine CDC reported 36 new coronavirus cases last Sunday, Franklin County counts remain the same.
Posted inMaine, News
Number of COVID-19 patients in Maine hospitals remains low
Maine Medical Center in Portland had fewer coronavirus patients this past week than at any time since the early days of the pandemic.
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Fauci warns NFL season ‘may not happen’ unless players are placed in bubble
The nation’s most prominent infectious disease expert sounded a warning Thursday as the NFL continues to express optimism about its ability to hold its 2020 season.
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Maine CDC reports 42 new cases but no new COVID-19 deaths
The weekly average number of new infections continues to decline, as do deaths and hospitalizations, but officials say they are watching for spikes as the state continues to reopen its economy.