A Scarborough couple’s effort to help a handful of Portland-area students pay for college has grown to an endowed scholarship fund that aims to help 100 Maine students at a time graduate debt-free.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools and Education
Schools eliminate some graduation requirements due to pandemic
Community service, sports, clubs and even credit standards are being waived this year.
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Posted inNation & World
Biden’s dilemma in virus aid fight: Go big or go bipartisan
The president insists he will not budge on delivering $1,400 stimulus checks to individuals.
Posted inNation & World
Calendar timing means virus deaths won’t be seen in census
Deaths that began in mid-March will not show up in the state population figures that determine representation in Congress.
Posted inNation & World
With Carnival scrapped, Rio’s Sambadrome hosts vaccinations
The cancellation creates a deep economic hole for many businesses that depend on the crowds.
Posted inNation & World
Calls grow for U.S. to rely on rapid tests to fight pandemic
Some experts see an opportunity to refocus less on medical precision than on mass screening.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 265 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths
Although the state is seeing positive downward trends in new cases and hospitalizations, public health officials are warning against large gatherings this weekend for the Super Bowl.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine gyms and fitness centers hope something works out soon to boost business
Pointing to low transmission rates even while their industry struggles, gym owners want state officials to increase customer occupancy limits.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
DHHS official: Editorial overlooks strides made toward addressing child care challenges
The state of Maine is improving the quality of child care services, increasing accessibility and supporting providers.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Attorney General to Androscoggin County commissioners: Mask up
A letter from Aaron Frey to the Androscoggin County Commissioners was sent on the heels of a meeting Wednesday in which the panel voted to table a resolution rejecting the COVID-19 mask mandate ordered by Gov. Janet Mills.