The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
2020
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Hallowell’s Cox Memorial UMC to host safe trick or treating event Oct. 31
HALLOWELL — Cox Memorial United Methodist Church, at 29 Middle St., will provide a safe place to bring children for trick or treating between 5 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, according to a news release from the Rev. Rich Cullen. Free candy and other treats will be provided in a safe manner. All volunteers […]
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine football scheduled to open spring season on March 6
The Black Bears will open at Delaware, and close their six-game season on April 17 against rival New Hampshire in Orono.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick soda manufacturer expanding into Mid-Atlantic market
Green Bee, a soda company based in Fort Andross in Brunswick, has announced the launch of their beverages into the Whole Foods Market Mid-Atlantic Region, which encompasses Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey and will be launching initially in 14 stores in Ohio and Kentucky as well. Each of the 63 stores […]
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: Hammond Lumber Company acquires Tukey Brothers Inc.
People & Places: Always Sunny Storage of Winslow holds grand opening.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Consumer confidence dips as virus spreads in U.S.
The consumer confidence index fell to a reading of 100.9, from 101.8 in September, still remains well below pre-pandemic levels.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine reports 57 new cases of COVID-19, part of a ‘deeply concerning’ rise
Dr. Nirav Shah, Maine CDC director, said the state is clearly in the throes of a new wave of infections.
Posted inUncategorized
Phillips man summonsed after several dogs kill a small dog and attack people trying to help it
Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said a couple were injured when they tried to rescue a small dog.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Scarborough superintendent apologizes for letter that triggered student protest
Superintendent Sanford Prince says a letter to the staff about expressing personal views before the election should not have described Black Lives Matter as a ‘controversial’ phrase.