Democrats have rejected the notion from Republicans that a 75% vaccination rate is a sufficient level to reopen the House of Representatives.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn
Auburn Mall COVID-19 vaccination clinic delivers its first shots
AUBURN — Steve Damien of Auburn and Lynn Cummings of Lewiston became local celebrities Wednesday when they were the first to receive COVID-19 vaccines on opening day of the Auburn Mall clinic. The first shots followed a news briefing by local leaders complete with a ribbon-cutting celebration. With cameras pointed at him, Damien was first. […]
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Posted inHealth, Maine
Augusta Civic Center vaccination clinic eyeing expanded hours as vaccine supply increases
MaineGeneral Health spokesperson Joy McKenna said the only hindrance to the clinic inoculating more people right now is vaccine supply.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Younger Mainers account for rising number of COVID-19 cases
A modest but steady uptick in cases over the last few weeks appears to be driven in part by Mainers in their 20s and younger.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Baseball, softball practices to begin at Spruce schools
Final determination on spring sports participation will be made by the superintendent after the Maine Principals’ Association guidelines are released.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Vaccine passports don’t have to work to be effective
The United States should develop a system to verify inoculations but not necessarily use it.
Posted inRiver Valley, Schools & Education
Rumford-based school district adds more in-person learning days
RSU 10 directors approved increasing classroom days at all six schools.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin County government to receive $21 million from stimulus package
Noel Madore wants fellow commissioners to think big on how to use the massive grant.
Posted inLocal Sports, Maine colleges
Bates College eyeing a modified schedule for spring sports
Bobcats athletic director Jason Fein preparing school’s teams for a four-week spring sports schedule. The Bates football team will practice but not play this spring.
Posted inMaine
Augusta Fire Department to offer COVID-19 vaccine Saturday at Cony to those 60 or older
Officials say 180 shots are available, and people must preregister for the vaccination clinic, scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. at the food court at Cony High School, 60 Pierce Drive.