Officials have conducted contact-tracing for the person who tested positive, and school in both districts is still scheduled to resume under their hybrid learning models on Monday.
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Surveying Franklin County towns for broadband access
Six towns are assessing their internet needs to move forward with a $10 million broadband project.
Maine AG warns providers against vaccinating ineligible individuals
Attorney General Aaron Frey said he will consider legal action against those providing vaccines to people who are not eligible for the shots.
Updated: How can I get vaccinated?
Here’s the latest information on seeking an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination.
Wilton Select Board Agenda
Wilton Select Board agenda 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 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 […]
Vaccine delays leave grocery workers feeling expendable
As panicked Americans cleared supermarkets of toilet paper and food, grocery employees gained recognition as among the most indispensable of the pandemic’s front-line workers.
Maine will provide rapid tests for COVID-19 to school districts
The state will distribute up to 250,000 antigen tests, which produce results in 15 minutes, enabling schools to keep virus transmission in check and reduce staffing problems.
Mikaela Shiffrin is getting back to normal: Leaving everyone behind on the slopes
Shiffrin is writing the record books. She now has six career world titles and has won nine world championship medals, moving her ahead of recently retired Ted Ligety, the five-time world champ, and Lindsey Vonn, who reached the podium at eight world championships.
Androscoggin commissioners to debate anti-masking resolution via Zoom on Wednesday
On the agenda is a resolution offered by Isaiah Lary that calls the executive orders issued by Gov. Janet Mills unconstitutional and calls for the county to not enforce the mask mandate.
COVID-19 vaccine wait continues for more than 100,000 Maine seniors
Of Maine’s 193,000 eligible older residents, about 80,500 have gotten the COVID-19 shot.