Millions of pilgrims travel to Mexico City to celebrate the Virgin every Dec. 12.
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Former Skowhegan fire chief dies after hospitalization for COVID-19
Tom Keene had served as the Skowhegan Fire Chief from 1992 to 2001 and again from 2008 to 2014.
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UMaine men’s basketball team will meet Virginia in ‘Bubbleville’ to start its season
The game is one of several slated to be played at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, as college basketball tries to navigate games during the coronavirus pandemic.
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States impose new rules, plead with public to stop explosive spread
Despite pleas from the CDC to skip Thanksgiving travel, about 1 million people a day packed planes over the weekend.
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Wiscasset schools move to remote learning for the week after two instances of possible coronavirus exposure
Terry Wood, school superintendent, said Monday that two district parents have tested positive for the virus, but there have not been any positive cases identified in either students or staff at this point. Students will return Nov. 30.
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Worsening pandemic has increased demand for mental health services in Maine
Calls to both the Maine Crisis Line and the Intentional Warm Line have ticked back up as COVID-19 has spread in recent weeks.
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In new book, Pope Francis supports racial justice efforts, blasts virus skeptics
In “Let Us Dream,” Francis also criticizes populist politicians who whip up rallies in ways reminiscent of the 1930s, and the hypocrisy of “rigid” conservative Catholics who support them.
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The Latest: Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite warnings
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Maine CDC scales back follow-up contacts with COVID-19 cases, as numbers mount
State officials reports 185 more coronavirus cases and one death Monday, and its director says new infections are outpacing the agency’s ability to keep up.
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Waterville-based Delta Ambulance short of staff
Coronavirus has compounded the statewide problem that existed before its onset as it attacks EMTs and those training for the service.