The state is emphasizing convenience, making immunization readily available to Mainers whose work schedules or other conditions make it harder for them to get their shots.
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Vaccinators traveling to Central and Western Maine schools to get shots into arms
Norway hospital staff administering doses to students in Poland, Paris, Hebron, Buckfield and Bethel.
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Most in U.S. who remain unvaccinated need convincing, poll shows
The AP-NORC poll found about 1 in 5 American adults say they probably or definitely won’t get vaccinated, compared to about a third in January.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Oxford Hills
Vaccinations for 12- to 15-year-olds begin today at Auburn Mall
COVID-19 shots will be free and minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford area schools report ongoing cases of COVID-19
Since February, Rumford Elementary School has not gone 28 straight days without a positive COVID-19 case.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Spring prom means outdoor events or no prom for some area schools
Mountain Valley High School, Dirigo High School, and Buckfield Junior-Senior High School all have different plans, but one thing in common: It’s not going to look like a regular prom season.
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Wiscasset jail offers vaccines to inmates, staff amid COVID-19 outbreak
This is the first time Two Bridges has offered vaccines to inmates.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Bates to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for all students
The college said Tuesday it won’t allow students to return in the fall unless they are vaccinated.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine to offer free Sea Dogs tickets, L.L. Bean gift cards as vaccination incentives
Gov. Janet Mills announced the initiative during a virtual event with President Biden and 5 other governors whose states are using innovative ways to raise vaccination rates.
Posted inNation / World
Scores of bodies found floating in India’s Ganges River
Images on social media of the bodies floating in the river prompted outrage and speculation that they died from COVID-19.