A total of two positive and four probable cases have been reported this week at Gardiner Area High School, and a total of 156 people from the school are under quarantine until the end next week.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Investigators: COVID-19 cleaning product made some employees ill at New Balance factory in Skowhegan
Employees in Skowhegan return to work Thursday as company officials say the cleaning product has been removed from all New Balance factories.
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Posted inMaine, News
With COVID-19 cases rising to record levels, Maine announces free rapid testing program
The drive-through tests will be available at 65 Walgreens pharmacies across Maine sometime in November, the state says.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine set to end extended jobless benefits next month
The program gives an extra 13 weeks of jobless benefits to unemployed workers, but only during periods of very high unemployment.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: COVID-19 can affect the heart, but doctors still have many questions
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. unemployment claims fall to 751,000; virus resurges
The still-elevated number of jobless claims underscores that a full recovery from the pandemic recession remains far off.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine needs no advice about COVID from South Dakota
But as cases here rise, we should remember to remain vigilant.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Families face difficult decisions as holidays approach, virus cases rise
Some people plan to spend the holidays with only immediate family, some are hoping for a warmer-than-usual day for an outdoor gathering, and others still aren’t ready to make plans in such an uncertain year.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine
Maskless Maine Republican candidate faces firestorm after Trump rally
Michelle Kaplan said she’s a firm believer in science and masks.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Casting ballots: Where to vote in central Maine
For those planning to vote in person this year, area municipalities are taking precautions to ensure safety amid the highest coronavirus case counts in Maine since the pandemic began.