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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine community colleges train over 10,000 in COVID-19 readiness
The state’s community colleges and industry groups are offering simple online training on how people can stay safe and in business during the pandemic.
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Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Spruce Mountain culinary program opens cafe
Takeout lunches are available Tuesday and Thursday, providing experience for students in the culinary workforce program.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Schools & Education
Addressing child food insecurity with meal deliveries
RSU 9 launched its food delivery service this week for remote learners in district towns.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Spruce Mountain to follow relaxed winter sports guidelines
The Maine Principals Association has decided that the state’s color coding system for COVID-19 should apply to academics, not extracurricular activities.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Mainers hope for more pandemic relief as Congress prepares next funding bill
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree says she has heard from more than 200 constituents in just the last month asking for more help from Congress.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based RSU 10 revises policy on closing school buildings due to COVID-19
Officials will decide whether to have only students and staff affected learn from home for 10 days.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
Three staffers at Bolster Heights Residential Care in Auburn test positive for COVID-19
Virus found during universal testing; none have symptoms.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin County commissioners to consider anti-mask resolution
The proposal, offered by Commissioner Isaiah Lary, rejects Gov. Janet Mills’ executive orders mandating masks be worn in public and supports residents and visitors to Androscoggin County who do not want to wear maks.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Threat of COVID-19 variants adds urgency to vaccination campaign
Health experts say it’s inevitable that variants will arrive in Maine, and double masking is a good way to reduce the risk of transmitting the more infectious forms.