Public health officials are warning that the rising number of cases in Maine and across the country could threaten efforts to control the disease with steady progress on vaccinations.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Nonprofits asking town of Wilton for funding
12 nonprofits along with the Wilton Blueberry Festival and the Chamber of Commerce requested Wilton to adopt funding into its 2021-2022 budget.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Farmington couple’s art, writing look at caregiving and aging
TUG Arts Collective based in Farmington released its latest book project exclusively at Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers on Friday.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
State considers large-scale vaccine clinic in Androscoggin County
“I’d like to see it in Lewiston,” Gov. Janet Mills said Thursday. “We’re working on that.”
Posted inNation / World
U.S. draws close to 100 million vaccinations amid fears of new surge
The country is averaging 64,000 cases per day this week, up from a daily average of 55,000 infections two weeks ago.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
With King Kong, a little swagger returns to the box office
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ is poised this weekend to set a new high in ticket sales during the pandemic.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s growing surge in cases threatens vaccination progress
The prevalence of highly transmissible variants coupled with increasing travel and pandemic fatigue have led to a steady increase in new COVID-19 cases, in Maine and many other states.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine unemployment claims hold steady but remain elevated
New claims for jobless aid stayed at historically high levels as state government relaxes remaining pandemic restrictions on businesses.