Some landlords are being adversely affected while others have not been affected or are being proactive to get tenants to sign up for programs.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Days after classes begin, COVID-19 cases reported at schools in central Maine
Because of the universal mask mandate at the elementary schools, close contacts who have been identified need not quarantine if they do not show symptoms of the virus, according to officials.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
MaineHealth network postponing some elective procedures to make room for COVID-19 surge
With Maine’s case counts now the worst in New England, there is ‘no end in sight’ to when hospitals can resume normal operations, a hospital executive says.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Women said COVID vaccine affected their periods. Now more than $1.6 million will go to research it.
The five NIH-funded studies will likely incorporate between 400,000 and 500,000 participants, including adolescents and transgender and nonbinary people.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
COVID-19 boosters are coming but who will get them – and when?
There’s still important science to be worked out about who really needs them and when.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Study of J&J vaccine shows COVID infections cut in half among health workers
The vast majority of the breakthrough infections were mild.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Maine Medical Center nurses urge hospital to revert to previous COVID protections
Some members of the nurses union, which formed in April, argue rolling back protections puts them at an increased risk.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Portland school board rejects proposed vaccine mandate for staff
The 5-4 vote Tuesday night came after 2 cases of COVID-19 prompted the district to close Portland High School for a day while it did contact tracing.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s restaurant labor shortage intensifies as student employees return to school
Some businesses are cutting back operating hours to deal with the sudden loss of workers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Struggling Maine restaurants push for more federal relief
Hundreds of Maine restaurants missed out on industry-specific relief funds, with only 43% of applicants receiving grants.