After learning about how yellow fever epidemic sparked fear and confusion in 1793 Philadelphia, Bath Middle School eight graders said they felt comforted to learn the U.S. has overcome pandemics before.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Citing COVID-19 cases, Hallowell’s Liberal Cup closes for a week
Exposure to a customer who tested positive for the respiratory disease prompted a round of testing that showed several employees had contracted COVID-19.
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Posted inNation & World
U.S. records its deadliest day of pandemic
Nearly 3,900 people died of COVID-19 in the United States on Wednesday, while at least 5.9 million had been vaccinated by Thursday.
Posted inSports
Rec departments get creative to offer programs during pandemic
From ice skating and snowshoeing to virtual webinars and esports, recreation departments continue to reach out to their communities.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Selectwoman, resident want to keep land in China for use as park
The board voted 3-2 on Dec. 7 to sell the 39 acres, but Selectwoman Janet Preston and resident Lindsey Harwath have other ideas for the land.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Southern Maine hospitals hit hard as Maine sets COVID-19 patient record
But the burden on Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor finally eased this week, although it still has the highest numbers in the state.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine
The Good Table closes for COVID-19 testing
The Cape Elizabeth restaurant is testing its entire staff ‘out of an abundance of caution’ after a member was exposed.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s job losses worse than in any recession in 50 years
The percentage of jobs lost in the state since February was more severe than in any economic downturn since 1969, according to a new state analysis.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. vaccine rollout hindered by faulty coordination, messaging
The missteps have put the number of vaccinations well behind targets set by the Trump administration’s U.S. Operation Warp Speed effort.
Posted inMaine, News
Thirteen more people die of COVID-19, as worrisome trend continues
The total number of deaths has nearly doubled in Maine since Dec. 1, and the state reported 535 new cases on Thursday.