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At Waterville’s The Chez, customers and bartenders bemoan the loss of their ‘family’ during pandemic

by Greg Levinsky January 24, 2021January 30, 2021

Waterville’s The Chez Paree in the South End has been closed since March, leaving many without crucial social connections.

Maine, Schools and Education

In-person learning suffers as COVID-19 quarantines deplete Maine school staffs

by Rachel Ohm January 24, 2021January 25, 2021

As more teachers and staff are forced into quarantine due to coronavirus exposure, schools are increasingly switching to remote learning because of staffing shortages.

Business, Maine

Portland businesses struggle to keep up with new $18 hazard pay

by Peter McGuire January 24, 2021January 24, 2021

Some have cut hours and laid off staff. Others have raised prices. Many say the situation isn’t sustainable.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Maine’s COVID numbers tell a troubling story

by The Editorial Board January 24, 2021January 23, 2021

The acceleration of new cases comes as too many Mainers are behaving as if the pandemic is no real threat.

Business

Maine craft brew can-do: It was a bitter year, but they canned more, tweaked taprooms and hung on

by Kathryn Skelton January 24, 2021January 25, 2021

After a decade of stout growth in Maine, “the world came to a crashing halt,” as one Auburn craft brewer put it, for the craft brew industry and everyone else in the pandemic. Now many brewers are feeling better about 2021.

Nation & World

Thousands of Hong Kongers locked down to contain coronavirus

by ZEN SOO Associated Press January 23, 2021

Residents will not be allowed to leave their homes until they receive their test results.

Nation & World

U.K. doctors seek review of 12-week gap between vaccine doses

by JILL LAWLESS Associated Press January 23, 2021

The nation has Europe’s deadliest coronavirus outbreak.

Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education

During pandemic, esports growing fast in Maine schools as comforting team play

by Greg Levinsky January 23, 2021January 23, 2021

A group of three seniors at Messalonskee High School in Oakland are debuting an esports team this spring, as interest in the virtual sport skyrockets across the state.