The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
New claims for unemployment aid remain elevated in Maine
More than 2,100 Mainers filed initial claims last week as the number of people receiving unemployment benefits remained stubbornly high.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics
Next Trump-Biden debates uncertain, though Oct. 22 still scheduled
The Commission on Presidential Debates announced that the town hall-style affair set for Oct. 15 in Miami would be held virtually, but the president rejected that plan.
Posted inNation & World
Trump hails experimental treatment for aiding his virus recovery
But questions continue to swirl about when the president might be able to return to normal activities.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Hawaii pushes forward with tourism despite safety concerns
The state will soon welcome most visitors who provide negative coronavirus test results within 72 hours of their arrival.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Bleak outlook without stimulus: More layoffs, anemic growth
Half of all small businesses expect to need more aid from the government over the next 12 months to survive, according to a survey.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Fryeburg Academy resumes practices, games
Although located in yellow-designated Oxford County, Fryeburg Academy has opted to resume interscholastic sports, citing the lack of COVID-19 cases within the school district.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Skowhegan-area schools close after student tests positive for COVID-19
MSAD 54 superintendent said on Wednesday that the district is closing schools for the remainder of the week after members of the school community may have come in contact with people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
In about-face, Trump seeks to salvage parts of virus aid after ending talks
The president presses for $1,200 stimulus checks and new aid for airlines and other businesses hard hit by the pandemic.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Maine sees spike in COVID-19 cases as bars prepare to open next month
The Maine CDC reported 48 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, but no additional deaths.