With the absence of approximately 650 Unity College students and a reduced staff, local services such as the fire department and businesses such as the local pizza joint are experiencing the loss.
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Can I take painkillers before or after a COVID-19 vaccine?
It’s best to avoid certain painkillers before and after getting a COVID-19 vaccine, unless you routinely take them for a medical condition
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Posted inNation / World, News
Hidden COVID fees charged by companies may be illegal.
It’s unclear exactly how widespread coronavirus surcharges are but health-care providers and residential facilities are some of the worst-affected sectors.
Posted inMaine, News
COVID-19 cases continue downward trend, with 265 new infections reported
Vaccinations are being administered at a slow but slighly accelerated pace. Nearly 10% of Maine’s population has received at least 1 dose.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Tax forms help reveal extent of unemployment fraud in U.S.
In California alone, state officials say the fraud totaled at least $11 billion and likely much more.
Posted inNation / World, News
Senate approves budget bill to pass Biden economic relief plan
The resolution would provide for stimulus payments up to $1,400 per person and ensures that upper-income taxpayers do not receive the payments.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
With robotics canceled, Blue Crew builds 3-D printers for science labs
The first device was part of the team’s Chairman’s Award efforts.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
BSB opens community voting for nonprofit grants
Day two of the annual Community Matters More campaign for distributing grants to nonprofits surpassed 10,000 votes.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington selectmen approve 2021 budget of $6.85 million
The budget is up over 12% after the LEAP explosion inflated workers compensation. Voters will decide on spending at the polls April 26.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Maskless presence prompts sheriff to skip future public meetings with Androscoggin commissioners
Eric Samson said he will participate only via Zoom to protect himself and staff from exposure to COVID-19.