The rise in numbers of confirmed cases is connected to the recent expansion of Maine’s testing program.
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Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Californian at church on Mother’s Day has virus
OROVILLE, Calif. — A person who attended a religious service on Mother’s Day has tested positive for the coronavirus, possibly exposing it to more than 180 members of a congregation. The church in Butte County, north of Sacramento, chose to open its doors despite rules banning gatherings of any size, county public health officials said […]
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Posted inElections, Maine
Maine’s two Democratic members of Congress split on new COVID-19 relief bill
Jared Golden opposed the $3 trillion measure while Chellie Pingree favored it in a Friday night U.S. House vote.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
View from Away: Protect health care whistleblowers so they can protect us
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
View from Away: Work with the world on vaccine development
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Fellow Mainers, enjoy vacation in June in your own backyard
Help local businesses weather the pandemic and check items off your ‘bucket list’ at the same time.
Posted inMaine, News
Week In Photos May 9-15, 2020
Here are some of our favorite photos from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel from the past week.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Racial disparity in Maine’s COVID-19 cases deepens
But in one of the whitest states in the country, there is also growing concern about stigmatizing immigrant and minority communities.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Calais declares city ‘open for business’ despite state-mandated restrictions
The City Council vote appeared largely aimed at sending a message because many businesses – including retail stores and restaurants – will be allowed to reopen Monday.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats push new $3 trillion virus relief bill through House
The bill is sure to go nowhere in the Republican-led Senate, let alone reach President Trump’s desk, where a threatened veto awaits.