In normal times, the prequel to the ‘Hunger Games’ series by Suzanne Collins would be an occasion for bookstore parties and other group gatherings.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Central Maine food banks scrambling for supplies but continuing to meet need during the pandemic
Food banks in Augusta, Gardiner and Hallowell are struggling to get diverse products, but are keeping up with increased need during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine knowingly reported misleading jobless data
Claims data from the state Department of Labor show nearly 157,000 claims have been filed since March 15, but more than 30,000 of those are duplicates.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Three million more U.S. layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage
Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Pelosi, Republicans clash over new economic relief package
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic. WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lashed out Thursday at Trump administration officials and congressional Republicans seeking to slow work on a fresh round of coronavirus relief. The White House responded minutes later with a threat that President Trump would veto the $3 trillion economic package Democrats have proposed. The […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
With movie theaters closed, a spot at the drive-in is a hot ticket
Outdoor movies will start showing at 4 Maine drive-ins this week and some are already sold out, with people eager for their first out-of-the-house entertainment in 2 months.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Housing will end homelessness, protect people from COVID-19
Federal aid can create permanent homes, provide support services and keep Mainers out of the places where they get infected.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine haircuts attract quarantine breakers
The word is out in COVID hot spots that we’ve loosened our rules on barbers and stylists.
Posted inMaine, News
Cities and towns press for answers from governor’s office on town meetings, elections
Maine communities say they are feeling hamstrung by a lack of guidance from the state on how to run elections, prepare budgets and implement economic reopening during the pandemic.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Saving lives and paying the bills, one gown at a time
Her day jobs lost to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Buxton woman sees a need and seizes an opportunity.