The president’s plan for a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package faces opposition from Republican lawmakers who say it’s too much like a liberal wish list.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school board member disagrees with in-person learning transition plan
The Maine School Administrative District 11 school board gave Superintendent Pat Hopkins authority to decide when students could return to school, but Elissa Tracey now says she’s concerned about the plan for some to return as early as Feb. 1.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Sens. Collins and King to join weekend COVID-19 relief negotiations with Biden administration
The two Maine senators are part of a group of bipartisan moderates known as the ‘Gang of 16,’ which led passage of the $900 billion relief package last month.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19
The comedian had been performing socially distanced shows in Ohio since June, and moved his shows to Texas during the winter.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Additional case of COVID-19 reported at Lawrence High School in Fairfield
In a letter on the district’s website posted Friday, the superintendent said that an individual at Lawrence High School has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Cold weather brings out competition, recreation at Quarry Road Trails
Nonstop Nordic held races Saturday and the trail opened up its welcome center.
Posted inNation & World
U.K.’s chief scientist says new virus variant may be more deadly
Meanwhile, the World Health Organization’s technical lead on COVID-19 says studies are underway to look at the transmission and severity of new virus variants.
Posted inAmy Calder, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: Discovering what really matters
Living in a pandemic has taught us about the things that are important in our lives, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inMaine, News
Week In Photos Jan. 15-22, 2021
Here are some of our favorite photos from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel from the past week.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
State steers more vaccine to outpatient practices, independent pharmacies
The doses are being directed to facilities that are vaccinating older Mainers, who are at higher risk from COVID-19.