June 2020
Posted inNation / World
23andMe provides more evidence that blood type plays role in virus
Preliminary results suggests type O blood is especially protective against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
RSU 16 budget passes by narrowest possible margin
The $24.2 million spending plan was approved by a 446-445 weighted vote that saw more members vote against it than for it.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Buckfield High School graduates a class of 32
The graduation ceremony will be held outside at the school on June 13 at 2 p.m.
Posted inSports
Sources: MLB offers 76-game regular season, increase of playoff teams to 16
MLB’s latest offer would guarantee 50% of players’ prorated salaries over the regular season, and owners need a deal by Wednesday to meet this schedule.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Norway couple loses memories, histories, home in fire in northern Oxford County
“Paradise lost” is how Paul Hodsdon of Norway described the loss.
Posted inMaine
Mother, son injured when car collides with tractor-trailer in Vassalboro
Sheriff’s deputies say a preliminary investigation indicates the truck tried to avoid the car, which might have crossed the centerline.
Posted inUncategorized
Maine Music Society cancels 2020-21 season due to COVID-19
The health of members and the public are its first concern
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
A U.S. recession began in February in the face of coronavirus
Some economists say it could take two years or more for the economy to regain its pre-pandemic levels of production and employment.