Some economists project that the U.S. could see around 3 million new unemployment insurance claims when figures are released Thursday.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Prepared in advance for the coronavirus, Augusta’s St. Michael School was ready for online learning
The Augusta-based Catholic school is using virtual platforms like Zoom and Facebook Live to reach students.
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Tony Awards postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus
The Broadway-lauding ceremony was scheduled to air on CBS, broadcasting live on June 7 from Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
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Waterville council to consider dissolving coronavirus committee after legal hiccups
The City Council at a special meeting Thursday will consider disbanding a subcommittee that had been meeting illegally and instead authorize the city manager to spend up to $150,000 on coronavirus-related emergency needs.
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UMaine System projects $12.8 million in room and board refunds
The money returned to students makes up the bulk of short-term revenue losses the public university system is expecting because of the coronavirus.
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Sidney postpones elections, annual Town Meeting
The elections scheduled for Friday and annual meeting scheduled for Saturday will take place at a later date, officials said.
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Concord Coach Lines to stop all bus service beginning Saturday
The state’s biggest passenger bus network will suspend service after learning passengers were exposed to the coronavirus on buses between New Hampshire and Boston.
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CMP parent company pledges $2 million to pandemic relief
Central Maine Power Co. parent Avangrid Inc. and its Avangrid Foundation are making a commitment to support national and local organizations.
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Cumberland County Jail inmate tests negative for coronavirus
An inmate who fell ill last week and was placed in quarantine is not infected, jail officials say.
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Dana Wilde: The force of nature that is the coronavirus
The coronavirus is an unavoidable natural disaster that can be lessened by deliberate, rational behavior and self-discipline, writes Dana Wilde.