On Tuesday, four had tested positive at the ND paper mill in Rumford for the coronavirus, and 12 more were added Thursday.
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Greek minister: 5,000 move into new refugee camp on Lesbos
More than 12,000 people had been sleeping rough by a roadside since the notoriously overcrowded Moria camp burnt down last week.
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Lightning storm, easterly wind: How the wildfires got so bad
Two unusual weather phenomena combined to create some of the most destructive wildfires the West Coast states have seen in modern times.
Posted inSports
Plans for pro soccer in Portland moving forward despite pandemic
An informational ‘town hall’ session is planed for Monday, while a local ownership group continues to work on stadium plans for a USL League One franchise.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Eovaldi’s strong start sparks Boston past Miami, 5-3
Nathan Eovaldi didn’t allow a hit until Garrett Cooper’s leadoff double in the fifth, and the bullpen holds on.
Posted inMaine, News
Teenage driver dies in crash in Down East Maine
Maine State Police say 19-year-old Meghan McPhail of Whiting was killed in the single-vehicle crash in Edmunds.
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Roughly 7 in 10 Americans think nation is on wrong track, AP poll shows
Most Americans are deeply pessimistic about the direction of the country.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Maine Maritime Museum director out after 14 years
Amy Lent, former museum executive director, said she was fired via text message after sharing her plans to retire in 18 months.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
More families opt to home-school during pandemic
Southern Midcoast school districts report increases in the number of students in their district switching to homeschooling during the COVID pandemic, but say they hope many students will return when things start to go back to normal.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Heat rally again, put Celtics in 2-0 hole
Miami overcomes an early 17-point deficit, then closes with a 17-7 to earn a 106-101 victory in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.