While there is no evidence of large scale parties, college officials are closing the athletic fields at night to ‘minimize the conditions that might encourage inappropriate gatherings and behavior.’
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Schools and Education
Maine Arts Academy gets creative with learning and safety
Chorus can be a challenge when harmonizing 14 feet apart with a face mask, but staff and students are making the most of the opportunity to keep the school open and singing.
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Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Trump said of virus, ‘I wanted to always play it down,’ Woodward book says
President Donald Trump told journalist Bob Woodward on March 19 that he deliberately minimized the danger. “I wanted to always play it down,” the president said.
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Listen: In tapes, Trump admitted to Bob Woodward he knew coronavirus was deadly
In recorded interviews, Trump said he knew the coronavirus was much worse than the flu while intentionally misleading Americans, according to Bob Woodward’s new book.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Fauci says halt of vaccine trial because of volunteer’s illness shows ‘safety valve’ at work
The pharmaceutical company has been recruiting volunteers in the U.S. while also testing its vaccine on thousands in Britain, Brazil and South Africa.
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Scientists cast doubt on results from Russian COVID-19 vaccine
The researchers flagged concerns over seemingly identical levels of antibodies in a number of study participants who were inoculated with the experimental vaccine.
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York County still driving majority of new COVID-19 cases
Of the 23 new cases reported by the Maine CDC on Wednesday, 14 were in York County, which is dealing with several active outbreaks.
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Sturgis rally could be linked to 266,000 coronavirus cases, study says
The event was held over 10 days, attracting a significant out-of-town population and involving attendees clustered together, with few wearing masks.
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Portland Kids Duathlon raises $8,000 for COVID needs
PORTLAND — The Portland Kids Duathlon has donated $8,000 to the Foundation for Portland Public Schools to help with COVID-19 needs in the city schools. The money may be used for innovation grants to educators, extra academic support for students, free meals to supplement federal lunch and breakfast programs and to support families in crisis. […]
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: New restaurants and new seasonal drinks for fall
A new Mexican restaurant is coming to Biddeford, and a new tavern prepares to open in the Old Port.