The devastation rocking the economy becomes more clear by the week with reports continually showing how many million workers have lost their jobs as collateral damage in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Maine
No fair for Windsor, Litchfield, Monmouth
Other Maine fairs — annual summer traditions for many — are also in jeopardy of not taking place in 2020 due to coronavirus concerns and restrictions on public gatherings.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Hartland tannery to close by summer’s end, leaving 115 out of work
The Tasman Leather Group announced Monday the coronavirus pandemic has forced it to cease operations at the tannery.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Tom Caron: Jerry Remy can’t wait to call games again
The longtime Red Sox broadcaster, who has resumed cancer treatments, believes baseball will return this summer.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Windsor teacher’s 30 years of experience prepared her to tackle online learning challenge
Helen Beesley has been integral in making creative and motivating experiences for students during the coronavirus pandemic, according to RSU 12 Superintendent Howard Tuttle.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mills rebuffs Republican criticism over administration’s pandemic response
Gov. Janet Mills says she has consulted with lawmakers from both parties in developing a reopening plan, and a Republican effort to call the Legislature back so it can revoke her emergency powers is unlikely to win enough support.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Old Hallowell Day canceled for 2020 due to the coronavirus
The annual event, which has been held for more than 50 years, was canceled after a vote Saturday of planning committee members.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Bingham-area school district receives $10,292 donation to buy laptops
Maine School Administrative District 13, which includes Bingham and Moscow, bought 10 HP Elite 360 notebook computers with money donated by Blue Sky West, the company that manages the Bingham Wind Project.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Maine Humanities Council accepting applications for coronavirus relief
Up to $7,500 is available, and the deadline for nonprofits to apply is May 15.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Zoos turn to social media to delight, raise money amid virus
The pandemic has jeopardized zoos worldwide that rely on ticket sales and have been forced to close.