Town Councilor Barbara Alexander says Winthrop’s emergency management officials should publish face mask-related complaints. Some others on the council said they were not sold on the idea.
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Augusta’s public schools to begin winter break early, go fully remote until Jan. 19
After a successful trial following Thanksgiving, city schools will use a remote learning model two days before and two weeks after the winter break.
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Posted inNation & World, News
FDA panel recommends widespread use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Depending on how fast the FDA signs off on the advisory panel’s recommendation, shots could begin within days.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s new jobless claims hit 5-month high as virus surges
Almost 3,000 state unemployment claims were filed in the first week of December, the largest number of new claims filed in a single week since mid-July.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Across U.S. and Europe, pandemic’s grip on economies tightens
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits jumped last week to 853,000 – the most since September.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Jewish Americans plan smaller Hanukkah celebrations to avoid virus
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Paris boy’s book on coronavirus safety recognized by CDC
Liam Holland, 6, spreads a message about wearing masks.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Phippsburg should enforce mask mandate
Protecting public health isn’t government overreach – it’s government’s job.
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MaineHousing director: Congress, president need to help keep Mainers housed during COVID crisis
Residents across the state are counting on the COVID-19 Rental Relief Program, which will run out Dec. 31 without more funding.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine economic growth report points to short-term hardships, but opportunities down the road
Among the post-pandemic bright spots, the state’s quality of life is expected to attract out-of-state professionals to move here.