Cumberland County, the state’s most populous and highly-vaccinated county, had its risk designation lowered from ‘substantial’ to ‘moderate’ Thursday.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
As hiring strengthens, new jobless claims stay low in Maine and U.S.
There is growing concern that the highly contagious delta variant could disrupt the economy’s recovery from last year’s brief but intense recession.
Posted inCommunity
Fairfield area schools announce bus routes
School Administrative District includes Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield.
Posted inCommunity
Fairfield area schools announce bus routes
School Administrative District includes Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Q&A: Will my children be safe at school this fall?
Experts say the safety of in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic hinges on vaccinations, masking practices, distancing, testing and other factors.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Afghan refugees should be welcomed to Maine
Gov. Mills should join the state chief executives who are publicly offering support for the people whose lives are at risk because they helped U.S. forces.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Turn on the light of election liberty now
The media paint states as red, blue or purple at a time when our states need election systems that are red, white and blue.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: We can’t keep treating Haiti’s cycle of trauma with Band-Aid solutions
The poverty, corruption and instability there can be alleviated only if stakeholders in the recovery effort remain involved after the dead are buried.