ANAHEIM, Calif. — Data show hundreds of new infections in densely populated neighborhoods that are more likely home to low-income residents in one California county. Orange County health officials say residents living certain parts of Anaheim and Santa Ana are more likely to live in multi-generational or multifamily households and many of them hold jobs […]
2020
Posted inMaine, News
Week In Photos June 20-26, 2020
Here are some of our favorite photos from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel from the past week.
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Posted inMaine, News
With fireworks displays called off, Mainers take matters into their own hands
Fireworks retailers are reporting a 100 to 200 percent increase in sales leading up to July Fourth, but many communities are reporting noise complaints and state fire officials are concerned about people shooting off their own displays amid tinder-dry conditions.
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Maine congressional delegation supports more coronavirus relief, but priorities vary
All four of the state’s delegates to Congress back more aid for state and local governments, however, opinions differ on whether to send another round of stimulus checks directly to Maine households.
Posted inBicentennial, Maine, News
On this date in Maine history: June 27
June 27, 1820: Maine’s first Legislature establishes the Medical School of Maine and puts it under the control of the trustees and overseers of Bowdoin College. Legislators supply $1,500 for initial expenses and authorize a $1,000 annual payment after that, although that ceases in 1834. The school opens in 1821 in Bowdoin’s Massachusetts Hall, then […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
View from Away: Suspending H-1B visas threatens next wave of innovation
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Vose Library to welcome new director Debra Lay July 1
Angie McKenna will step down as director and resume role as library assistant.