Roughly 2.1 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a sign that companies are still slashing jobs.
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The Latest: UN chief warns world leaders pandemic may cause historic famine
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic. UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. chief on Thursday warned the largest gathering of world leaders since the coronavirus pandemic began that it will cause “unimaginable devastation and suffering around the world,” with historic levels of hunger and famine and up to 1.6 billion people unable to earn a living […]
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CVS to launch COVID-19 testing at 4 Maine pharmacies Friday
Customers can get self-administered tests at drive-through windows at some CVS locations as the state ramps up testing.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Inspiring young people, 130 years apart
School teacher Rich Pickering used an old bench to motivate students engaged in distance learning.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
For Saco rider, Trek Across Maine is especially important
Jennifer Jalbert cycles for her late father, and other family members who died of lung disease.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Shop sells protective gear for Land Trust
Town Landing Market has been selling masks, with all proceeds going to the Falmouth Land Trust.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Portland eatery does the right thing
Salvage BBQ’s quick response to a COVID infection shows what will have to happen as limits are relaxed.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: We’re all on Maine’s roads together – let’s stay safe
In this reduced-traffic environment, all users need to remember and abide by the rules of the road and take safety precautions.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Biddeford school buses hit the road to bring ice cream to students: See the photos
Hundreds of ice cream cones were handed out across the city Wednesday.
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Old Orchard Beach reopens for sunbathing and general recreational use
The lifting of restrictions to combat COVID-19 also applies to Pine Point Beach in Scarborough.