Dr. Christiane Northrup is one of the ‘disinformation dozen’ responsible for 65 percent of all COVID-19 vaccine disinformation on social media, according to a Senate report.
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Maine continues trend of fewer cases, but hospital counts still high
Vaccinations continue to increase, with Maine approaching a 50% rate statewide for first doses, but a rising number of critical care hospitalizations shows the virus is still a threat.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Children’s Task Force holds annual free lawn sale
Future free yard sales will be advertised on the Franklin County Children’s Task Force Facebook page.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
UMF holding a virtual graduation ceremony
The University of Maine at Farmington will hold a virtual commencement ceremony on May 8.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 Board of Directors discusses COVID-19 emergency relief grant
Directors of Regional School Unit 9 laid out plans on spending for a $2.4 million grant that would bolster student support and create outdoor classrooms.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine tourism industry expects boost after travel restrictions end Saturday
Residents from all U.S. states will be allowed unrestricted travel to Maine, signifying a potentially booming summer tourism season this year.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Blue Crew overcomes obstacles, wins recognition at global meet
FARMINGTON — A challenging year didn’t stop Blue Crew 6153 and the team now has international recognition to show for their efforts. Blue Crew, a team from Foster Career and Technical Education Center on the Mt. Blue Campus has been competing in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition (FRC) […]
Posted inNation / World
Brazil tops 400,000 virus deaths amid fears of renewed surge
April was Brazil’s deadliest month of the pandemic, with thousands of people losing their lives daily at crowded hospitals.
Posted inNation / World
Free beer, pot and doughnuts: Incentives are added to vaccine drive
Places around the U.S. are offering incentives to try to energize the nation’s slowing vaccination drive and get Americans to roll up their sleeves.
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Indians turn to black market, unproven drugs as virus surges
As India faces a devastating surge of new coronavirus infections overwhelming its health care system, people are turning to desperate measures to try to keep loved ones alive.