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Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Republican social Darwinists buy into illusory COVID herd immunity

by Mike Bendzela Special to the Press Herald September 26, 2020September 25, 2020

That avowed pro-lifers are advocating letting the unfit perish for the sake of the fit is nothing short of paradoxical.

Local & State, Schools and Education

CDC’s Shah gives UMaine at Augusta convocation address

by Emily Duggan September 25, 2020September 25, 2020

The director of the Maine Center for Disease Control encouraged UMA students to think critically during the annual convocation event, this year appropriately themed “outbreak.”

Nation & World, News

Virus cases rise in America’s heartland, home to anti-mask feelings

by HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, NICKY FORSTER and JOCELYN NOVECK Associated Press September 25, 2020September 26, 2020

The latest hot spot for the coronavirus in the United States is the Midwest, where cases are rising in a worrying trend.

Business, Nation & World

Chinese company says coronavirus vaccine to be ready by early 2021

by SAM McNEIL Associated Press September 25, 2020September 25, 2020

The pharmaceutical firm says CoronaVac will be made available for distribution worldwide, including the United States.

Business, Nation & World

As virus surges in France, Marseille fights against closures

by DANIEL COLE Associated Press September 25, 2020September 25, 2020

Angry restaurant and bar owners demonstrate against a French government order to close all public venues as of Saturday.

Maine colleges, Sports

College notebook: With MAC reinstating football, 10 out of 10 conferences will play this fall

by Joe Grant September 25, 2020September 25, 2020

MAC leaders on Friday voted to reverse their August decision to kick football to spring and will tee it up during its usual season.

Cross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine

Cross country: Meet has different feel during pandemic

by Steve Craig September 25, 2020September 26, 2020

Meet sizes are limited during the regular season, and runners are spread out and have to wear masks at the start, but the opportunity to compete is one they are grateful for.