Despite deaths in their ranks, police officers and other first responders are among those most hesitant to get vaccinated, and their cases continue to grow.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Despite statewide shortage, Readfield-area school district has full roster of bus drivers
Through proactive effort, the Regional School Unit 38 transportation department has been able to fill all of its positions, while other districts are still facing challenges.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox outbreak a reminder that COVID-19 could affect teams in October
Positive tests could leave playoff teams playing important games without star players.
Posted inMaine
Maine CDC reports 491 COVID-19 cases as summer surge intensifies
The seven-day average of new cases reaches 384 after a week where some daily totals exceeded 600.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine colleges report small numbers of COVID-19 cases as classes resume
Bowdoin College in Brunswick, which has reported 21 student cases since Monday, transitioned to ‘yellow’ status, so dining halls are to-go only and gatherings are not permitted in residence halls.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Many health care providers are exempt from Maine’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Not covered by the mandate are private physician practices, urgent care clinics and other health care providers not affiliated with a hospital or other facility specified in the emergency rule.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn
COVID-19 roars back in Androscoggin County
In July, there were days when Androscoggin County didn’t see a single new case of COVID-19. Not anymore. On Friday, as the state reported 665 new cases and three more deaths, Androscoggin County registered new case levels not seen since the height of the pandemic last winter. To get a sense of how fast COVID-19 […]
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
Health officials warn booster shots may initially be for Pfizer recipients only
The FDA has only partial data on Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine to receive $128 million in relief funds for broadband expansion
The allocation, announced Friday, was authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act. Each of Maine’s five Native American tribes also will receive $167,000 for broadband.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
COVID-19 thriving in rural Maine counties, with 665 new cases statewide
The new cases represent the highest single-day total since Jan. 20, near the height of the pandemic.