Some fair officials have begun preparing their grounds while others plan to make a decision in the next four to six weeks.
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Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
More in-person instruction models presented to RSU 9 board
The majority of staff favor district-identified, at-risk students for more classroom learning.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Democrats signal push to pass state budget without Republicans’ support
The move could keep Gov. Janet Mills in the driver’s seat on how new federal pandemic relief funds will be spent.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Utility bills overwhelm some households in pandemic
Millions of U.S. households are facing heavy past-due utility bills, which have escalated in the year since the pandemic forced Americans hunkered down at home to consume more power
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation / World, News
U.S. says AstraZeneca may have used outdated info in vaccine trial
American federal health officials say results from a U.S. trial of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine may have included “outdated information” and that could mean the company provided an incomplete view of efficacy data.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine launches vaccination pre-registration site as eligibility expands
Maine residents between the ages of 50 and 59 become eligible for vaccination Tuesday, as the state enters the latest phase of the inoculation campaign.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Oxford Hills back to work with new battery
Softball: The Vikings return one pitcher and one catcher from the varsity team’s Class A North runner-up squad two years ago, and both are being thrust into leadership roles.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
State move to vaccinate 50- to 60-year-olds ‘compounding the problem’ in Lewiston-Auburn, says Auburn mayor
Supply for the COVID-19 vaccine varies across the state: Lewiston-Auburn needs more while some appointments beyond Androscoggin County going unfilled.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Tom Caron: ‘Stay healthy’ has added meaning as Red Sox near Opening Day
Alex Cora, like all managers, worries about injuries. This spring, there is an added concern: the prospect of COVID-19 cases.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine football team looking to remain safe during bye week
The Black Bears haven’t had a positive COVID-19 test yet, but other CAA teams have had to call off games because of the virus.