The number of students getting free meals now is less than when school is in session, prompting the district to add distribution sites and consider home delivery.
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Posted inNation & World
In televised town hall, Trump says vaccine will be available by year’s end
President Trump is pushing for an economic reopening, one his advisers believe will be essential for his reelection chances in November.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Two of Maine’s biggest, most popular agricultural fairs still in limbo
The Fryeburg Fair and the Common Ground Country Fair say they are hopeful, but not certain, that their celebrations will be held this fall in light the threat posted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inReligion and Values
‘If they cannot come into the church, I can bring Mass out to the parking lot.’
Faced with COVID-19 restrictions, a priest uses a novel method to conduct services in Lewiston.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Faced with 20,000 dead, care homes seek shield from lawsuits
At least 15 states have enacted laws or governors’ orders that provide nursing homes and long-term care facilities some protection from lawsuits arising from the crisis.
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As lockdowns ease, some countries report new infection peaks
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces his state will join with six others to create a regional supply chain for equipment and tests.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Unlike 2008 crisis, pandemic has no leader and no global plan
The U.N. secretary general says each country in the G-20 used a different strategy instead of implementing a unified plan.
Posted inNation & World
DHS report: China hid virus’ severity to hoard supplies
The analysis states China didn’t tell the WHO that the virus ‘was a contagion’ for most of January so it could order supplies from abroad.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
KVCC students, 3D printing club produce face shields for health care workers
When the coronavirus pandemic arrived in central Maine, students at Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield had the equipment, know-how and organization to make equipment to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Photos: Staying fit during a pandemic
Many places are still closed, but Mainers are taking to playgrounds, running the roads and walking in parks to work out.