Voluntarily sharing information with any government agency, even to combat a deadly pandemic, runs counter to some American ideals.
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Retailers struggle with customer compliance on COVID-19 safety mandates
From face masks to customer limits, the amount of social distancing occurring at Maine businesses varies by store, region and time of day.
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Pandemic’s overall death toll in U.S. likely surpassed 100,000 weeks ago
The numbers analyzed by a Yale School of Public Health research team could include people who died as a result of the epidemic but not from the disease itself.
Posted inMaine
Mills directs Corrections Department to buy surplus restaurant food
The announcement comes days after a decision to postpone the June 1 reopening of southern Maine restaurants drew complaints.
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: South Korea reports 27 new virus cases
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has reported 27 new cases of the coronavirus, including 21 from the densely populated Seoul metropolitan area, where officials have been scrambling to stem transmissions linked to club-goers and warehouse workers. The figures announced by South Korea’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday brought national totals to […]
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Maine CDC reports four deaths, 56 additional cases of coronavirus
The rising numbers come as Maine prepares to reopen some businesses and social events on Monday.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
View from Away: Beware conspiracy theories on coronavirus
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Week In Photos May 23-29, 2020
Here are some of our favorite photos from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel from the past week.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rep. Morales: As police-related killings, COVID infections rise, it’s time to see color
So many things must change to ensure better lives for black and brown people in our country.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Popular Steakhouse in Waterville closes down due to coronavirus restrictions
Citing the strict guidelines placed on restaurants by the state, the owners of Joseph’s Fireside Steakhouse in Waterville have decided to close down for good.