In another sign that conditions are improving, the seven-day positivity rate average of coronavirus tests has declined to 1.2%, the Maine CDC director says.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, National Sports, Sports
Red Sox notes: Lefty Eduardo Rodriguez is a full go after COVID-19 cost him 2020 season
“After everything I went through, to be here with the guys, I’m really excited,” the 27-year-old left-hander said Friday. Also, former Boston outfielder Johnny Damon arrested after DUI stop.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
CMMC working to establish mass vaccination site in Lewiston-Auburn area
The site, to be run by Central Maine Medical Center, would be the first in central Maine, after others have been announced in Bangor and greater Portland.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
UMA prison education partnership to expand after receiving a nearly million-dollar grant
The grant will help hire a new director, expand the humanities classes offered and allow UMA to purchase new technology for the program.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
How do we know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe?
To check the safety of COVID-19 vaccines, scientists look for issues during the testing phase and continue their monitoring as shots roll out
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine CDC says clinics won’t be affected by delays in vaccine shipments
Maine CDC says only a ‘small number’ of second COVID-19 doses are arriving late to the state. Meanwhile, Walgreens is preparing to begin offering vaccinations to eligible individuals at pharmacies in Maine.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Katharine Wattles, 96, has knit over 250 hats for her community
After providing a hat to everyone around her, Wattles looked to her former employer at the University of Maine at Farmington.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington Farmers Union announces historic dividend
Stockholders will receive 16 cents back on every dollar spent in 2020.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
County COVID-19 case count declining
936 people in Franklin County have received both doses of the coronavirus vaccine.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Church leaders react to governor’s order on gathering limits
The Rev. Daniel Greenleaf asks why Maine is stricter than in other parts of the country.