Those with symptoms of the coronavirus generally face little to no delay obtaining tests, but the situation is different for some asymptomatic Mainers.
2020
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: State’s education indicators show the path forward
The 2020 Education Indicators report provides a solid starting point for discussions on how we all can better support Maine students from cradle to career.
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Posted inBicentennial, News
On this date in Maine history: Nov. 27
Nov. 27, 1898: The steamship Portland sinks in what comes to be known as the Portland Gale, resulting in the deaths of about 200 people, including 63 crew members. The ship is bound from Boston to Portland when the storm strikes off Cape Ann in Massachusetts, causing New England’s worst maritime disaster of the 19th […]
Posted inTimes Record
Bean’s Northern Lights celebration shifts due to pandemic, but company still channels holiday magic
The Northern Lights celebration also traditionally serves as an official kickoff for L.L. Bean’s holiday shopping season, and despite the challenges, officials project sales this year will outpace last year’s numbers.
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UMF implements support program for students affected by COVID-19
Peer care managers are students that assist fellow students who have either tested positive for or have been exposed to COVID-19.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Letters from parents reflect grim statistics: ‘It’s tough out there’
More than 43,000 Mainers are jobless this holiday season.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Fifty states, 50 pandemic economies
Places that are tied to travel and tourism are less insulated, and that has important implications for government spending plans.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Free diabetes and nutrition program to meet on Zoom beginning Jan. 19
AUGUSTA — Spectrum Generations in partnership with Healthy Living for ME will offer a free workshop to help individuals with diabetes or prediabetes, and their caregivers or family members. Living Well with Diabetes will be offered Jan. 19 through Feb. 23. Workshops participants will meet weekly from 3 to 5 p.m. on Zoom, a video conferencing […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Maine Arts Commission announces 2021 Fellowship Awards
Seven Maine artists honored.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: William “Bill” McKechnie II
NORRIDGEWOCK – William (Bill) McKechnie II died at Eastern Maine Medical Center surrounded by his loving children. He died Nov. …