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Published
October 21, 2020

Virus spikes have officials looking to shore up hospitals

Several states set records for the number of people hospitalized and leaders are scrambling to find extra beds and staff.
Published
October 21, 2020

Fifty new COVID-19 cases reported as Maine passes 6,000 since pandemic began

The single-day increase is the highest in nearly a month and the 7-day average of new cases is the highest it's been since July 2.
Published
October 21, 2020

Government advisors meet to lay vaccine approval groundwork

The FDA advisory committee that will begin meeting this week is a panel of experts in infectious diseases, vaccines and biostatistics.
Published
October 21, 2020

The Latest: Next up in hunt for COVID-19 vaccine: Testing shots in kids

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Published
October 21, 2020

Our View: There’s no need to fear Halloween

If grown-ups make a few adaptations, Maine kids can enjoy something close to a normal celebration this year.

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Published
October 20, 2020

McConnell warns White House that COVID relief deal could divide Republicans

President Trump is hoping for an agreement before the election, eager to announce another round of $1,200 direct payments going out under his name.
Published
October 20, 2020

Brunswick council OKs trick-or-treating, encourages health and safety measures

While the town typically does not regulate Halloween activities beyond hosting the annual Goblins Parade, this year the council opted to designate trick-or-treat hours as 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31.
Published
October 20, 2020

Consumer masks could soon come with labels saying how well they work

Company executives and scientists have spent months on the painstaking effort to develop standards.
Published
October 20, 2020

Older workers face higher unemployment amid virus pandemic

In every recession since the 1970s, older workers had persistently lower unemployment rates than midcareer workers — partly because of seniority benefits.
Published
October 20, 2020

Citing drought, USDA declares most Maine farmers eligible for disaster relief

The new declaration from Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue covers 14 of the state's 16 counties.