The Times Record’s most-read stories of 2020

The pandemic, business closures, fox attacks and Oprah caught the attention of our readers in 2020. Here are the 20 stories you clicked on the most:

The most-read stories of 2020 from The Forecaster, American Journal & Lakes Region Weekly

Maine road deaths up in 2020 despite fewer motorists amid pandemic

The overall number of crashes dropped by about 9,000 compared to 2019.

Senate Republicans block Democratic push for Trump’s $2,000 checks

While denying a vote, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said ‘the Senate will begin a process’ to bring the president’s demands ‘into focus.’

Stocks surge on Wall Street with vaccine news, election results

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.

Virtual Job Fair: Tuesday, Oct. 27

Sign up for online interviews with Maine businesses looking to hire employees.

How to articulate your personal value proposition

David Lee of Heart At Work Associates presents during the Virtual Career Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Free and open to all.

How to position yourself to be hired after 50

Barbara Babkirk of Heart At Work Associates presents during the Virtual Career Fair from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Free and open to all.

2020 candidate questionnaire

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