Many families in the area are unable to get internet at their houses because of the remote nature of where they live.
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Three Bates College students test positive for COVID-19
There are now four active student cases at the college, which had been doing well at fending off the disease.
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Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Some state leaders facing 2nd virus wave resist steps to curb its spread
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inNation & World, News
On virus, Trump and health advisers go their separate ways
It’s the opposite of what usually happens in a public health crisis, because political leaders tend to repeat and amplify the recommendations of their health experts.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine company that took orders for pandemic supplies faces federal lawsuit
Noble Partners is accused of keeping deposits after failing to fulfill orders for medical supplies.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Questions and answers about the new rapid COVID-19 tests coming to Maine
The antigen tests, which provide results within 15 minutes, will be available at Walgreens starting sometime in November.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
As virus surges, Trump rallies keep packing in thousands
In Trumpland, masks are optional and social distancing frowned upon.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville officials, business owner seek solutions to Silver Street problems
Business owner John Fortier is asking Waterville officials to find alternatives to closing part of Silver Street downtown from April 1 to Nov. 1, 2021, to allow for outdoor dining and to solve problems with unsavory activities occurring in an alleyway next to his business.
Posted inMaine, News
COVID-19 outbreak expands at state prison in Windham
The state has now reported a total of 18 cases of coronavirus in the Maine Correctional Center.
Posted inNation & World
Public health experts see grave missteps in U.S. virus response
At least 130,000 of the more than 227,000 deaths could have been avoided had the country more widely embraced masks and social distancing.