Fewer available rinks and co-op teams with players from multiple counties make playing high school hockey in a pandemic tough.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Maine Christmas tree farms seeing record numbers of sales amid pandemic holiday season
Many Christmas Tree farms across the state have had to close early as trees sell out early, with farm owners theorizing that and more families than usual are looking to get out of the house together.
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Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Maine man charged in incident following refusal to wear mask, police say
The York County Sheriff’s Office charged the Hiram resident with felony reckless conduct following a dispute at Calls Shop ‘n Save in Cornish.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Maine CDC reports 417 new COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths
The first doses of the vaccine newly approved by the Food and Drug Administration are expected to arrive in Maine on Monday or Tuesday, Dr. Nirav Shah says.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: No COVID-19 relief? Blame lawsuit hoax
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insists that any aid package must include sweeping liability immunity for corporations that put profits over safety.
Posted inNation & World
North Korea accused of using virus to crack down on human rights
Eight nations, including the U.S., cite a reported uptick in executions related to COVID-19 and strict controls on movements in and around the capital.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville-area health professionals say getting outside this winter is especially important
The days are shorter and it’s cold, but outside activity has never been so important, area medical professionals say.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Outdoors
Waterville’s Quarry Road Trails ramping up for winter season
Quarry Road Trails staff finished a 64-hour snow run that ended Wednesday, the longest in the tenure of Justin Fereshetian, program director and Nordic ski coach for the city of Waterville and Quarry Road Trails.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Photos: Maine’s Blaine House aglow with holiday cheer
This year’s theme, “A Celebration of Resilience,” pays tribute to Maine’s frontline workers and those who have lost their lives to the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Hard-pressed Maine Med to get bigger share of vaccine when distribution begins
The Portland hospital said Friday that it will give the first doses to intensive care unit teams, emergency department caregivers and those providing care in COVID-19 units.