The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Millions more children in the U.S. learned Friday that they’re unlikely to return to classrooms full time in the fall because of the coronavirus pandemic as death tolls reached new highs. It came as many states — particularly […]
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BIW executive, family man took his life as depression mounted during pandemic
The stresses that took a toll on James Richardson, 54, are a broader concern for mental health care providers, who fear suicide rates will increase because of the isolation, uncertainty and economic pressures of the pandemic.
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After outbreak, Goodwill hopes to reopen Gorham warehouse Friday
At least 4 employees at the warehouse tested positive for the coronavirus in the past 2 weeks.
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Virus prompts drastic measures in Texas as death toll grows in U.S.
Health officials in San Antonio acquire refrigerated trailers to store the dead, as soldiers prepare to take over a wing of a Houston hospital to treat COVID-19 patients.
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Food distribution in Biddeford July 21
Program designed for residents across York County.
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Jordan’s Furniture braces for mid-pandemic opening Friday at The Maine Mall
The chain’s first store in Maine features an indoor ropes course, which is opening along with a massive showroom. But will customers materialize?
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Stocks dip on Wall Street as global rally fades, led by tech
Mixed reports on the economy highlight its uncertain path, including one showing that layoffs continue at a stubbornly steady pace.
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Animal print, political or plain black, masks send a style message
In a sign that masks are becoming a fashion trend, Vogue magazine recently listed 100 ‘aesthetically pleasing’ selections.
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Maine’s streak of low daily virus case numbers continues
Twenty new cases of coronavirus were reported Thursday but no additional deaths, as Maine continues to avoid the spikes seen in other states.
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Russia is hacking virus vaccine trials, U.S., Britain and Canada say
They allege that a Russian intelligence unit is attacking academic and pharmaceutical research institutions involved in COVID-19 vaccine development.