Dr. Laurel Parker is taking extra precautions — as her work takes her into the heart of the struggle with the coronavirus pandemic — even as she comes home to help her family adjust.
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Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Maine CDC reports 29 new coronavirus cases, 1 more death
The additional death and small rise in cases come as Mainers debate how best – and especially how fast – to reopen the state.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
Farmers markets move outdoors to bigger spaces, with new rules
Their role has changed, too, from social gathering to an essential service during the pandemic.
Posted inMaine, News
Week In Photos April 25-May 1, 2020
Here are some of our favorite photos from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel from the past week.
Posted inMaine, News
Coronavirus data trends working in Maine’s favor, but risks remain
The reproduction rate, case rate and other indicators of transmission are moving in the right direction for Maine to start relaxing restrictions, but epidemiologists are watching closely for any warning signs that trends are changing.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Sunday River Brewing owner keeps restaurant open after licenses seized
Despite Rick Savage announcing on Facebook earlier in the day that he’d close, a GoFundMe page was launched to raise money for his and other businesses that may face fines and legal fees due to opening early.
Posted inNation & World
Trump’s new spokeswoman pledges not to lie from podium
Kayleigh McEnany conducts the first White House briefing by a press secretary since March 11, 2019.
Posted inNation & World
‘Like I just got out of jail!’: Several states ease their lockdowns
More than a dozen are letting restaurants, stores or other businesses reopen in the biggest one-day push yet to get their economies up and running again.
Posted inMaine, News
The Virus Diaries: ‘None of us knew how serious this was’
High school junior Isabella Castrucci is separated from friends and a sister battling leukemia. She hopes ‘to not take anything in life for granted again.’
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan Area High School teachers struggle with remote learning
As remote learning continues after April vacation, three teachers share their views of the challenges they have faced keeping in touch with their students, educating them, while maintaining their own individual lives.