About one-quarter of workers – in person and remote – are opposed.
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Lewiston schools using millions in COVID-19 aid for wide range of needs
The district is set to receive more than $44 million.
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Franklin County health care workers weigh in on vaccine mandate
Healthcare workers in Franklin County and at Franklin Community Health Network are divided on Governor Janet Mills’ vaccine mandate.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue school board passes district-wide universal masking mandate
RSU 9 directors adjusted their policy to require universal masking. They will revisit it once a month.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
USM students return to campus with hopes for a more normal school year
Students began moving in at the University of Southern Maine on Thursday, and many said they are excited and hopeful for the school year, even with COVID cases on the rise in Maine.
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Without masking, 100,000 more COVID deaths forecast by December in U.S.
Health experts say that toll could be cut in half if nearly everyone wore a mask in public spaces.
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Pandemic windfall for US schools has few strings attached
The Biden administration says the historic amount of federal pandemic aid flowing to the nation’s K-12 schools presents a moment for reimagining all aspects of American education
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Video: Billions in pandemic school aid have few strings
As the federal government releases pandemic aid to the nation’s schools, it’s urging them to invest in seismic changes. But many districts say they have more urgent problems to tackle first.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Many Maine schools use pandemic aid to boost air quality
Maine schools are using a one-time windfall in federal relief to add positions, buses, improving ventilation and technology.
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Hospital leaders plead with Mainers to get shots, as beds fill up with unvaccinated patients
Maine reported 390 new COVID-19 cases Thursday and 133 people hospitalized, the highest numbers since early May.