Both Wiscasset schools are scheduled to conduct distance learning Friday, Jan. 28 through Wednesday, Feb. 2.
coronavirus
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
UMA provides $2.5 million in federal COVID-19 aid to help with student debt, college expenses
The coronavirus relief money, in some cases, could be used to forgive debt for students who were enrolled from March 2020 to March 2021.
advertisement
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: ‘The Protocol’ is becoming a COVID commonplace
As we enter the pandemic’s third year, controlling the coronavirus’ spread has changed how we live.
Posted inNation & World
Russia’s daily count of new COVID-19 cases soars above 110,000
Despite the surging infections, authorities have avoided imposing any major restrictions.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Thousands protest COVID-19 mandates and restrictions in Ottawa
The demonstration attracts support from Donald Trump Jr. and some Fox News personalities.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Athletic directors are feeling the strain of the pandemic
A demanding, high-stress job to begin with has become more complex and emotionally charged.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
COVID-19 cases grow, but hospitalizations are down in Maine
Meanwhile, five more coronavirus deaths are reported by the Maine CDC, bringing the state’s total death count since the pandemic began to 1,738.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Supreme Court mask controversy misses bigger point
Americans deserve to know if Neil Gorsuch has forced Sonia Sotomayor to work remotely.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: With flu on the rise amid COVID pandemic, it’s time to get vaccinated
The uptick in influenza cases is an unwelcome change from last year’s season, which was mild because of masking and distancing.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine Legislature to continue virtual committee meetings
Lawmakers eventually want to adopt a hybrid committee meeting model – if COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations drop.