Thousands have recovered, but many still have lingering health problems and could be left with chronic conditions in the future.
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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
What will high school sports look like this fall? It’s complicated
While waiting for the state to review safety guidelines established by the Maine Principals’ Association, here are some questions to ponder about the fall sports season.
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Posted inSchools and Education
Coronavirus appears on campus as Maine colleges ramp up testing, crack down on partying
While the number of cases remains low, colleges are bracing for a challenging year as they roll out extensive testing programs and issue new rules for social distancing.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
College towns growing alarmed over outbreaks among students
They’re tightening restrictions on bars and strengthening mask mandates.
Posted inNation & World
Far-right extremists try to enter German parliament
The attempt, blocked by police, followed a protest against the country’s pandemic restrictions.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
The Latest: Idaho nursing homes visited by state inspectors with COVID-19
BOISE, Idaho _ Two state inspectors who visited Idaho nursing homes in July were unknowingly infected with the coronavirus at the time, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. The inspectors were at the nursing homes to review how well the facilities followed federal rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The state […]
Posted inLocal & State
Coronavirus outbreak detected at Sanford church
At least five cases of COVID-19 were confirmed at Calvary Baptist Church, whose pastor apparently officiated at a wedding reception in Millinocket that is now linked to more than 100 confirmed cases. The Maine CDC is investigating possible links to other outbreaks York and Penobscot counties.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Maine CDC reports 53 new cases of coronavirus, no more deaths
Saturday’s new cases include 36 infections detected at the York County Jail in Alfred.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Another loss for DeVos, another win for students
The dangerously incompetent education secretary fails again to funnel public dollars toward private schools.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: The school/college reopening conundrum – face-to-face or remote learning?
We need appropriate distance education tools, not as fallback approaches, but rather as an effective and desirable alternative.