Athletic competition had been paused for two weeks after multiple Black Bear teams reported positive COVID-19 tests.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine organic farm no one has heard of got a $1.2 million federal relief loan
Records show that Bridgton-based Common Ground Organic Farm LLC received the loan through the Paycheck Protection Program, even though no such company is registered in Maine.
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Posted inNation & World
Execution staff have COVID-19 after inmate put to death
Five of those eight staffers will take part in executions scheduled for this week.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. virus deaths hit record levels with the holidays ahead
A former state senator relayed a warning from his deathbed: ‘We messed up.’
Posted inNation & World
Tone deaf? Prince William’s tour criticized amid pandemic
A national train tour by Prince William and his wife Kate has received a frosty welcome from leaders in Wales and Scotland.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Girls Hockey, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Hockey co-operative programs face unique challenges to work out during pandemic
With some member schools in “yellow” counties, many teams are short players as skills and drills sessions begin.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
To extend outdoor dining through the winter, ‘bubbles’ keep patrons cozy
These igloo-like structures have popped up at Erik’s Church in Windham and Mast Landing Brewery Company in Westbrook, where patrons can stay “warm and safe” while dining.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta child care program partially closed; 20 city staff in quarantine
About 20 city employees are currently in quarantine due to potential exposure to COVID-19.
Posted inNation & World
A $4.5 billion Trump food program is already out of money, leaving families hungry
The Farmers to Families Food Box program was launched by the Trump administration in May to support struggling farmers and feed jobless Americans battered by the pandemic. It was supposed to provide food support through the end of the year.
Posted inSports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Wrestling coaches express conflicting emotions on the possibility of a season
With meets pushed to late February, teams still remain hopeful that some form of competition will be offered.