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Coronavirus

Published
May 3, 2020

Proposed $67.5 million Augusta budget includes small tax increase, 8 furlough days

The proposal cuts library and code enforcement workers, and includes eight municipal worker furlough days.
Published
May 3, 2020

As lockdowns ease, some countries report new infection peaks

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces his state will join with six others to create a regional supply chain for equipment and tests.
Published
May 3, 2020

Athens boy gets parade in Skowhegan for his fourth birthday

Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam organized a parade for Axton Gayne, whose fourth birthday was Saturday but he could not have a party because of social distancing required by the coronavirus pandemic.
Published
May 3, 2020

Unlike 2008 crisis, pandemic has no leader and no global plan

The U.N. secretary general says each country in the G-20 used a different strategy instead of implementing a unified plan.
Published
May 3, 2020

DHS report: China hid virus’ severity to hoard supplies

The analysis states China didn't tell the WHO that the virus 'was a contagion' for most of January so it could order supplies from abroad.

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Published
May 3, 2020

Seguin Island could lose $12,000 this summer due to pandemic

The 64-acre island located 2.5 miles from the mouth of the Kennebec River will be open to boaters, but the lighthouse and gift shop will be closed this summer in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Published
May 3, 2020

KVCC students, 3D printing club produce face shields for health care workers

When the coronavirus pandemic arrived in central Maine, students at Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield had the equipment, know-how and organization to make equipment to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Published
May 3, 2020

Photos: Staying fit during a pandemic

Many places are still closed, but Mainers are taking to playgrounds, running the roads and walking in parks to work out.
Published
May 3, 2020

Battered global tourism industry makes reopening plans

It's predicted demand won't return to normal until 2023.
Published
May 3, 2020

At drive-up church service, Waterville pastor urges stability, kindness during pandemic

Centerpoint Community Church on West River Road holds its first drive-up service Sunday, at which the Rev. Craig Riportella asks parishioners to practice compassion and kindness, not division and anger.