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August 27, 2020

Pelosi, Meadows talk $2.2 trillion virus aid, but no deal in sight

The House speaker and White House chief of staff have resumed discussions over a stalled COVID-19 relief package.
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August 27, 2020

Back to class: Despite virus surge, Europe reopens schools

Authorities are determined to put children back into classrooms, to narrow the learning gaps between haves and have-nots that deepened during lockdowns – and to get their parents back to work.
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August 27, 2020

Midcoast Humane announces ‘sweeping revitalization,’ plans for new multi-million dollar facility

Midcoast Humane President Mary Sundeen said the 24,000-square-foot facility on Industrial Parkway will allow the organization to better care for the nearly 4,000 animals it takes in each year.
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August 27, 2020

BIW delays mandatory mask policy to October, gets mixed reaction from workers

According to the company’s health and safety policy, “Face coverings are required now for all salaried, Local S6 and [Independent Guards Association] employees, and will be phased in fully on October 5, 2020.”
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August 27, 2020

State suspends health license of Millinocket inn where outbreak began

Maine says the Big Moose Inn still wasn't complying with safety guidelines after hosting a wedding reception linked to outbreaks totaling 87 cases and 1 death to date.

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Published
August 27, 2020

Student at USM tests positive for COVID-19

The out-of-state student who tested positive is living off-campus and is in isolation at home, the university said.
Published
August 27, 2020

Six feet may not be enough to protect against coronavirus, experts warn

Factors such air circulation, ventilation, exposure time, crowd density, whether people are wearing face masks, and whether they are silent, speaking, shouting or singing should be part of assessing whether six feet is sufficient, experts say.
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August 27, 2020

Rapid, inexpensive COVID-19 test to be produced in Maine, creating 1,200 jobs

The White House announces a $750 million deal with Abbott Laboratories to have the company produce 150 million of its rapid-results tests for the federal government.
Published
August 27, 2020

Mills signs executive order to support absentee voting, protect polling places from COVID-19

The order gives clerks more time to process absentee ballots, limits the number of people in a polling place to 50 and requires municipalities to promote distancing among voters and poll workers.
Published
August 27, 2020

UMaine suspends student, disciplines 7 others for parties that violated virus rules

The university says the students were disciplined for hosting off-campus parties at which attendees ignored face-covering and social distancing mandates.