A long-term care expert says ‘trying to protect nursing home residents without controlling community spread is a losing battle.’
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The Latest: Global coronavirus case total tops 50 million
BOSTON — The coronavirus has hit another sobering milestone: more than 50 million positive cases worldwide since the pandemic began. Johns Hopkins University’s coronavirus tracker reported more than 50.2 million COVID-19 cases globally as of Sunday. There have been more than 1.2 million deaths from the disease worldwide since the pandemic started. The U.S., with […]
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UMaine at Augusta, Farmington partner to offer nursing program
As nurses in central Maine reach retirement age, 3,000 positions are expected to open over the next five years.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 51 coronavirus cases, no new deaths
The University of Maine System has identified three new cases among facilities management employees in a cluster of infections on the Orono campus.
Posted inMaine
Veterans say military experiences help guide pandemic policing
Resiliency and adaption, both key to success in the armed forces, have helped Maine veterans who serve in law enforcement navigate their work during COVID-19.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Mills’ mask order right for Maine
The virus could be anywhere, so the only way to fight it is to behave as if it were everywhere.
Posted inFood & Dining
Turkey (and other goodies) to go
The pandemic may have thrown a wet dish towel on Thanksgiving this year, but local restaurants and markets are stepping up with lots of to-go options – and even a few for dining in.
Posted inMaine
Maine groups offer reinforcements for job-seeking veterans during pandemic
People who help veterans find jobs in the state say their work has been disrupted by COVID-19, but they are still connecting candidates with employers.
Posted inMaine
Veterans face added stress, isolation during pandemic
Natural disasters and pandemics are known to increase the rates of depression, PTSD and substance abuse disorder, and experts worry veterans are especially vulnerable.
Posted inMaine
In absence of ‘Stand Down,’ agencies step in to help Maine’s homeless veterans
The pandemic has forced the event, held annually at Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, to take on a new form.