The Senate’s top Democrat wants more information about the agency’s recent bulk order for $208,000 worth of hydroxychloroquine.
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Pandemic shows contrasts between U.S., European safety nets
In downturns, U.S. employees risk losing their health insurance if they lose their jobs, and their homes through foreclosure. On the other hand, Europeans typically pay higher taxes.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
For Winthrop woman, sharing meals brings connections
Ashley Brown, 31, began offering meals in the early days of Maine’s stay-at-home order, and now she has created a community of people who are making neighbor-to-neighbor connections across Maine.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Amid coronavirus news, many need to step away
A steady diet of stressful news from the coronavirus pandemic is stressing many people out.
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Parole grants spark criticism from prosecutors, families
Virginia released dozens of violent offenders during a push to accelerate the review of parole-eligible inmates due to the coronavirus pandemic, an AP review has found.
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Becoming ‘King of Ventilators’ may result in unexpected glut
Demand for ventilators has decreased since Trump vowed to ramp up production. That’s because many doctors are using them only as a last resort.
Posted inNation & World
Fauci reverses course, won’t appear in person before Senate
The nation’s top pandemic doctor will appear by videoconference instead after exposure last week to White House staffer infected with coronavirus.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Drive-up COVID-19 testing site in Waterville moving to new location
Northern Light Inland Hospital will begin relocating its medical screening operation to Northern Light Walk-In Care at 174 Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville.
Posted inMaine, Times Record, Uncategorized
4-year-old Topsham girl gets parade celebrating end of chemo
Haley Bradstreet was diagnosed with a form of leukemia at age 2 and took her last chemotherapy treatment at home Saturday afternoon, which was celebrated with a parade.
Posted inSports
UFC’s return could provide blueprint for other pro leagues
The fights went on, without fans, and with social distancing and lots of testing, and may give some guidelines for others sports to return.