The November jobs report showed a decrease of 500 jobs, after consistent but dwindling increases since a collapse in the labor market this spring.
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Former Standing Rock tribal chairman dies of COVID-19
Family members say the former chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has died after contracting COVID-19, not long after his wife passed away from the coronavirus.
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‘This virus moves fast:’ Maine reports 436 new COVID-19 cases and 5 more deaths
The state moves Cumberland County into the yellow designation for schools, meaning hybrid learning is recommended. And Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor is dealing with a major outbreak.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Pence, leaders in Congress get COVID vaccine; Trump absent
The public displays come as top U.S. health officials try to persuade Americans who may be skeptical of the vaccinations to get them to pave the way for the end of the pandemic.
Posted inNation & World
Winter travel raises more fears of viral spread
Tens of millions of people are expected to travel to family gatherings or winter vacations over Christmas
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The Latest: One in 5 prisoners in the U.S. has had COVID-19, and 1,700 have died
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inNation & World
Federal inmate scheduled to be executed tests positive for coronavirus
Dustin John Higgs was convicted of ordering the 1996 murders of three women at a federal wildlife center near Beltsville, Md.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta Council grants Raging Bull Saloon new liquor license despite complaints
A city licensing board recommended against renewing the bar’s license due to a number of complaints to police in its first year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Sunday River Brewing Co. appeals DHHS fines and restaurant license denial
Owners ask court to intervene immediately to keep the Bethel business open.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Angus King calls on streaming services to help Americans binge-watch through the holidays
Maine’s senator calls on Netflix, HBO, Disney, Amazon and Apple to offer free streaming to encourage people to stay home for Christmas.