So here we are, almost a year into a pandemic that seems to be getting worse and worse. There has been talk of a “light at the end of the tunnel.” Talk about “back to normal” and what it means to our lives. We’ve all been waiting anxiously, but the question looms: Will there be […]
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Undocumented immigrants deserve COVID relief, too
The third stimulus must provide these children with aid by including their taxpaying parents, regardless of their legal status.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Companies scramble to expand coronavirus vaccine supply
Distribution challenges have drawn most of the attention, but the risk of ingredient shortages, manufacturing delays and unforeseen production issues loom as the next potential bottleneck.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Reiche School switches to remote learning starting Friday
An individual at the West End school has tested positive for COVID-19, and the school won’t restart in-person learning until Jan. 19.
Posted inSports
Kennebunk’s die-hard Super Bowl fan hoping to keep streak going
Don Crisman has been to the previous 54 Super Bowls. He’s hoping the NFL will come through again with tickets so he can attend Super Bowl LV in Tampa.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Augusta wedding show on for Sunday, but with big changes
Pandemic rules require that attendance at the Augusta Civic Center be limited to 50 people at a time, including vendors.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Lawmakers violate Legislature’s COVID-19 prevention policies
A group of Republican legislators without masks is shown on a recent Facebook Live video in clear violation of the State House policy for face coverings.
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport High School moves to online learning as COVID-19 outbreak continues
Becky Foley, RSU 5 superintendent, said Freeport High School tentatively plans to reopen for in-person learning on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
Posted inNation & World
Expanded vaccine rollout in U.S. spawns a new set of problems
The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand.
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Franklin County jail transferring inmates after four staff test positive for coronavirus
Farmington jail will only take those considered violent, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said