The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. Could the U.S. really see a coronavirus vaccine before Election Day? A letter from federal health officials instructing states to be ready to begin distributing a vaccine by Nov. 1 – two days before the election – has been met, not with […]
2020
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. jobless claims fall to 881,000, but layoffs remain elevated
A wave of layoff announcements by major companies has heightened concerns that many job losses will end up being permanent.
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Posted inHealth
New unit at Togus to help veterans with mental health and substance abuse issues
Prodded by Jared Golden, the VA plans to open a 24-bed facility in 2022 so Maine veterans won’t have to travel out of state for treatment.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Facebook will restrict new political ads in the week before the election
The company says it will also remove posts that convey misinformation about COVID-19 and voting.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Jared Golden’s reelection appears more likely to national expert
Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifts Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race to “leans Democratic” instead of a toss-up.
Posted inOn Music Lucky Clark, Things to Do
Lucky Clark On Music: Alex Ouellette talks about hitting the road
The band Junco has a new album out called ‘Red Run Wild’
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine Authors, Uncategorized
OFF RADAR: ‘Skin: A Memoir’
Kate Kennedy documents her experience with cancer
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine needs to repair its child welfare system again
Overuse of foster care has traumatic effects on children and families.
