British officials have identified a relative of the delta variant
coronavirus
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
RSU 4 School Board chairman ends meeting after man refuses to wear mask
The meeting became increasingly tense as attendees heckled the chairman, who declined to start the meeting.
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Posted inNation / World
Is it OK to go trick-or-treating during the pandemic?
Whether you decide to go trick-or-treating with your family in the pandemic might depend on your situation and comfort level
Posted inHealth, Maine
Providing hope for relief from COVID-19, pace picks up for vaccinations in Maine
Dr. Nirav Shah also gives Halloween candy a green light as long as people trick or treat safely.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
COVID-19 testing keeping students in class, Dixfield district leader says
Students and staff at Dirigo middle and high schools participate only with consent.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine remains a hot spot for COVID-19 – and the explanations vary
New transmission remains high across many parts of Maine and other northern New England states.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Over 60 Mt. Blue students protest district COVID-19 policies with ‘freedom of choice’ walkout
Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9’s coronavirus policies. Superintendent Chris Elkington said that the district will not alter the policies because of the walkout.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based school board continues mask mandate; some members oppose the rule
Chairman asks directors to respect students at the meeting by wearing masks.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Concerns expressed about quarantining, education in RSU 73
Community members say students are falling behind, quarantining may be hurting working parents.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
FDA advisers back Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11
The panel votes that the benefits outweigh any potential risks.