Wilton Select Board agenda 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021 ***As a result of the COVID-19 crisis the Board has determined to conduct this meeting via remote access as provided in LD 2167 (Part G). As required by law, all votes taken at this meeting will be taken by roll call. For information on participating […]
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The Latest: COVID-19 variant from Brazil found in Massachusetts
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Anticipating surge in doses, Maine set to open more vaccination sites
The state also says that vaccinations will begin next week for Maine prison inmates who are 60 or older.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Crisis far from over for Maine women suffering prolonged unemployment
The state lost more than 48,000 jobs from February to December of last year, and women held 57% of those jobs. The crisis has drawn attention to systemic inequities for Maine’s working women.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Nursing homes still wait for more vaccine, which could be coming
Maine public health officials move to provide vaccine to long-term care facilities left without allocations while having new residents who are unvaccinated.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn considers returning high school students to in-person, full-time instruction
The School Committee will consider a proposal to return grades 9-12 to full-time, in-person instruction for the fourth quarter, starting April 5.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
March 2021: Auburn Mall readied for mass vaccination clinic; no walk-ins accepted
No appointments were available as of Monday. More will open up “as soon as we find out how much (vaccine) we’re getting,” officials said.
Posted inBusiness
Facebook to label vaccine posts to combat misinformation
The social network is also adding a tool to help get users vaccinated.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
Republicans’ opposition to vaccine threatens virus fight
A new poll finds 42% of Republicans say they probably or definitely will not get the shot, compared with 17% of Democrats.
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Explainer: Why some countries are suspending use of AstraZeneca vaccine
There is no evidence that the AstraZeneca vaccine caused blood clots reported in some people, but because COVID-19 vaccines are still experimental, scientists must investigate every possibility that the shot could have some unforeseen side effects.