Local organizations have stepped in to deliver culturally appropriate food right to the doors of people in immigrant and tribal communities.
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Posted inMaine, News
Outreach efforts target vaccine access and reluctance in Maine’s immigrant population
A small grassroots army of truth-tellers and trendsetters is working to make sure new Mainers have factual information about the COVID-19 vaccine and ready access to area clinics.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
After a year of pandemic measures, central Maine colleges see lasting change, hope for the fall
Now that the pandemic has forced colleges to adapt, some are seeing an increased number of graduates and shifting student demographics.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 214 COVID-19 cases, five more deaths
Saturday was the fourth straight day of more than 200 new coronavirus cases in the state.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Bates says it has the capacity to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to students
College plan will depend on vaccine supply, dropping age restrictions
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Central Maine tasting rooms, bars welcome the public indoors
Friday marked the first day of relaxed public health restrictions at tasting rooms and bars across the state, allowing limited service indoors.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine bars allowed to reopen indoors, but many are waiting
Most operators who opted not to reopen Friday said they are holding off until their workers can get fully vaccinated.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s job recovery continues in February
The state added 2,800 jobs last month, and the statewide unemployment rate slipped to its lowest point in five months.
Posted inNation / World
Reopening hurdles linger for schools, and many can’t be solved with rescue funding
However, the money is welcome assistance for districts that have had to spend enormous sums on ventilation systems, laptops and protective equipment.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine reports its first case of coronavirus variant from Brazil
The fact that the infected Franklin County resident had not traveled recently indicates that the variant already is in the community.