Androscoggin County posted its third-highest daily total of cases on Thursday, its worst showing since January.
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CMP and other utility companies can once again disconnect customers who are behind on their bills
After an 18-month moratorium, utilities are allowed to cut off service starting next week if customers who have fallen behind don’t work out payments plans.
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Wave of coronavirus crashes across 38 states, including Maine, as hospitalizations increase
If there’s a single broad trend, it’s that the northern tier of the country is generally faring worse than the southern – for the moment.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Immigrants in Maine could regain access to health care benefits
Legislation sponsored by Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland would roll back a 2011 change that prohibited non-citizens from receiving state Medicaid benefits.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Vaccine Passports: Are we going to have to show proof of vaccination?
A COVID vaccine passport is a certificate which verifies that someone has been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine’s infection rate rises to nation’s 14th highest, driven by young people
The state reported 579 new cases on Thursday, topping 500 for the third straight day.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dirigo School District board sends $12.97 million budget to voters
RSU 56 directors approved a $12.97 million package for 2021-22.
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CDC advisers seek more data on rare blood clots before deciding whether to resume Johnson & Johnson shots
Some public health officials – including Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine CDC – say the lack of a recommendation is a decision that will have consequences.
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‘Red’ states on U.S. electoral map lagging on vaccinations
New Hampshire leads in percentage of adults vaccinated, and following close behind are New Mexico, Connecticut, Maine and Massachusetts at 55% or greater. All have a history of voting Democratic.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain High School students dismissed at 11 a.m. after student tests positive for COVID-19
Students at the Jay school will learn from home the rest of the week.