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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine changes mask rules again to align with federal guidelines
Under the latest revision, the state also will lift distancing requirements in indoor settings such as restaurants, where people would remove masks for eating and drinking.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton Blueberry Festival canceled, Smith to step down
The festival board made the announcement late Tuesday evening, May 11.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Cape Cod Hill School celebrates a week of appreciating teachers
The Cape Cod Hill School Parent-Teacher Organization arranged the week to let the teachers and staff know “we are here” in this “very abnormal” year.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 hires Chris Elkington as new superintendent
The board also heard from interim Superintendent Monique Poulin about offering Mt. Blue High School and Middle School as sites for vaccination clinics for students.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain directors vote to retain Livermore Falls dealer for bus maintenance
Bailey Brothers Ford will service Regional School Unit 73’s fleet for two years starting in July.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Central and Western Maine struggling to reach statewide milestones in fight against COVID-19
High hospitalization numbers continue as region struggles to catch up with the rest of the state in vaccinations.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Sports
Summer concerts planned, Sea Dogs increase capacity as state drops distance requirement
Gov. Mills announced Thursday that no physical distancing will be required at outdoor venues as of May 24, opening possibilities for summer entertainment.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Maine, Uncategorized
COVID-19 patient counts at Central Maine Medical Center break record for second straight week
Intensive care demands from the pandemic remain at high levels at many hospitals despite lower overall COVID hospitalizations.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
CDC says fully vaccinated Americans no longer need masks indoors or outdoors in most cases
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky cites growing evidence of the efficacy of the coronavirus vaccines and notes that they offer protection even against more contagious variants.