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Do This, Food

Run & Eat: At Luis’s Arepera, a sizable and satisfying lunch

by Peggy Grodinsky September 14, 2020September 17, 2020

But when will Maine inaugurate the afternoon siesta?

Nation & World

Teacher departures leave schools scrambling for substitutes

by CASEY SMITH Associated Press/Report for America September 13, 2020September 13, 2020

Iowa and Missouri have lowered substitute teaching requirements, while Connecticut has asked college students to step in and help.

Nation & World

Israel heads to second lockdown as coronavirus cases soar

by Ruth Eglash The Washington Post September 13, 2020September 13, 2020

The new restrictions are set to begin Friday, coinciding with the start of a month of Jewish holy festivals.

Local & State, Schools and Education

Augusta teachers receive social, emotional training as students return amid pandemic

by Emily Duggan September 13, 2020September 13, 2020

Licensed clinical social workers have provided training to help with school-related stress.

Nation & World

The Latest: Texas reports 1,840 new virus cases, 47 deaths

by Associated Press September 13, 2020September 13, 2020

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas health officials on Sunday reported 1,840 new cases of the coronavirus and 47 additional deaths. The Texas Department of State Health Services said the total number of COVID-19 cases so far in the state is now at 659,434, while the death toll is now at 14,190. Health officials estimate that about […]

Times Record

‘It was a gift:’ Mid Coast Hospital thanks Brunswick man for support of front-line workers

by Hannah LaClaire September 13, 2020

Daniel Atkins spent three months holding signs with encouraging messages for health care and other essential workers at Mid Coast Hospital and other community locations, no matter the weather.

Times Record

‘It was a gift:’ Mid Coast Hospital thanks Brunswick man for support of front-line workers

by Hannah LaClaire September 13, 2020September 13, 2020

Daniel Atkins spent three months holding signs with encouraging messages for health care and other essential workers at Mid Coast Hospital and other community locations, no matter the weather.