Some students are criticizing the plan to forgo in-person graduations this spring because of uncertainty about the pandemic and the safety of large gatherings.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Sign of inequality: U.S. salaries recover even as jobs haven’t
The turnaround in total wages underscores how disproportionately America’s job losses have afflicted workers in lower-income occupations.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine bought over 2 million potentially counterfeit masks now subject to recall
About 161,000 of the possibly fake N95 respirators have been distributed to school nurses, health care facilities and state workers in Maine since November and are now part of a nationwide recall and replacement effort.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Anti-mask-mandate commissioner told to work his day job from home
Isaiah Lary, who has hammered against the legality of Gov. Janet Mills’ mask-wearing mandate, said Friday the move was “an attempt to distract from the main issue.”
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely, U.S. CDC says in new guidance
The president has been caught between competing interests as he works to get students in the classroom without spurning the powerful teachers unions that helped get him elected.
Posted inNation / World, News
Should you get a COVID antibody test before being vaccinated?
The bottom line is that antibody testing “for the purposes of vaccine decision-making” is not advisable.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Maine clears all counties for in-person learning as COVID-19 cases continue to decline
The Maine Department of Education announced all counties are now designated ‘green,’ meaning in-person learning can be offered as long as health and safety requirements are followed.
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The Latest: Los Angeles County says medical center broke virus rules
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, The Franklin Journal
A year of traversing business in a pandemic
Five business owners offer a year-long recap of keeping their operations afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Kenneth Charles is new police chief in Farmington
Two selectmen were absent during the confirmation of Charles’ appointment.