But the public health agency announces one more death of a person with COVID-19 and says 125 patients are hospitalized statewide, an increase of six since Friday.
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Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving, experts say
There might be dips in reported infections that suggest, perhaps inaccurately, that the spread of the virus is easing.
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South Korea agency says North Korea executed people, shut capital
South Korea’s spy agency says the North has also banned fishing at sea as part of frantic anti-coronavirus steps.
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Many turn to real Christmas trees as bright spot amid virus
Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this season
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Facebook group for COVID-19 victims puts ‘a name to the number’
An online support group for Mainers who have lost family to COVID-19 now has more than 2,500 members.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Main Street Skowhegan extends Small Business Saturday to Dec. 5
To help promote small businesses in the Skowhegan area, Main Street Skowhegan has extended Small Business Saturday to #ShopSmall Week with chances to win gift cards.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Opera House to stream production of ‘Almost, Maine’ online
The play ‘Almost, Maine,’ written by John Cariani, a native of Presque Isle, is the first revenue earning show the opera house has put on since March.
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As coronavirus alters typical holiday plans, Richmond-area residents create new Thanksgiving traditions
While some still gathered en masse, many people found different ways to celebrate in smaller ways and even without turkey as the centerpiece of the traditional meal.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Though some lined up early, pandemic brings shorter Black Friday crowds in Augusta
Some hardy shoppers camped out overnight in front of shops at the Marketplace at Augusta, while others rolled up just before doors opened to take advantage of deals.
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Several Maine hospitals report record numbers of COVID-19 inpatients
As the surge continues, cases rise at Portland hospitals, but not as sharply as in Bangor, Augusta, Lewiston and York County.