People who are injected with the vaccines still may be able to harbor and spread the disease, one reason face masks could be part of American life well into 2021, and maybe beyond.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta shutting down entire child care program until Dec. 28
A staff member tested positive for COVID-19 after a partial closure of the program, prompting the city to send the remaining 45 children in the program home.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner development gets green light to go ahead
The proposal to bring apartments and condominium units to vacated medical buildings on Dresden Avenue has passed an early hurdle.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta board votes to ban medical marijuana sales from campers
An Augusta caregiver who sought to sell medical marijuana from his camper-trailer is now seeking a permanent location to open a business.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Adult community education classes in Waterville go remote because of COVID-19 case
The entire wing of Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education at Waterville Senior High School closed Wednesday until Jan. 4, while Clinton Elementary School reported a positive case of COVID-19, the seventh in Maine School Administrative District 49.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Pingree presses federal agency to investigate relief loan to Maine business that may not exist
The congresswoman wants answers about a $1.2 million Paycheck Protection Program loan to Common Ground Organic Farm, which organic farmers including Pingree had never heard of before the Portland Press Herald reported on it.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Weakness in tech companies leads stocks lower on Wall Street
But investors still have an appetite for IPOs as meal delivery service DoorDash soars 85.8 percent in its market debut.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Community gathers to honor teen who died by suicide, encourage those struggling to reach out
Spencer Smith, 16, took his own life last week. On Tuesday, his family and loved ones gathered for a vigil in his memory and to share a simple but strong message: Speak up if you are struggling.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Weeks after election, YouTube cracks down on misinformation
The Google-owned video service says it will remove newly uploaded material that claims widespread voter fraud or errors changed the outcome.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
University of Maine men’s ice hockey team ready to finally play games after long layoff
After three weeks of postponed games due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Black Bears are set to open the season this weekend against rival New Hampshire.