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Coronavirus

Published
October 9, 2020

Maine CDC continues investigation into hockey arena COVID exposures

The agency is conducting contact tracing after a referee who tested positive officiated 8 recreational games. Across Maine, 32 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death were reported Friday.
Published
October 9, 2020

Skowhegan school officials learn of positive COVID case at elementary school

Superintendent Jon Moody said the district is awaiting guidance from the Maine CDC on how to move forward, after the school closed this week amid a single case the high school.
Published
October 9, 2020

The Latest: Top health official warns Kansas is ‘losing the battle’ on COVID-19

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Published
October 9, 2020

After years of contention, Skowhegan-area schools have a new mascot: the River Hawks

Fifteen out of the 20 members present for a district school board meeting Thursday night voted for the River Hawks, after also considering Phoenix and "Skowhegan."
Published
October 8, 2020

Youth ice hockey leagues aren’t following state coronavirus guidelines

The breach of Maine's community sports guidelines is revealed as players and coaches from 4 teams enter quarantine after being exposed to a referee who tested positive.

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Published
October 8, 2020

Tensions rise as virus cases surge in Wisconsin, Dakotas

The three states now lead all others in new cases per capita, after months in which many politicians and residents rejected mask requirements.
Published
October 8, 2020

Local movie theaters weather challenges as national chain announces closure of all theaters

Some theaters are re-releasing classic films, while others are offering virtual programming or staying dark.
Published
October 8, 2020

Madison 5th-grader raises $525 for school food pantry

Liana Hartwell, a fifth grader at Madison Junior High School, raised money by selling homemade bracelets and bookmarks to benefit the school's food pantry.
Published
October 8, 2020

Pelosi ‘at the table’ even after Trump scrapped virus talks

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she’s “at the table” and ready to negotiate a coronavirus aid package even after President Donald Trump halted talks abruptly
Published
October 8, 2020

NESCAC cancels conference sports for winter season

Thursday's announcement, made in response to the pandemic, affects Bates, Bowdoin and Colby colleges and is likely to impact where some high school games and championships can be held.