A spring season had been considered after football was canceled in the fall because of the pandemic, but officials ultimately were concerned that football would conflict with traditional spring sports like baseball and lacrosse.
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Biden warns of growing ‘cost of inaction’ on his COVID relief plan
The White House seeks ‘creative’ ways to win public support for a $1.9 trillion package opposed by Senate Republicans.
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Pace of vaccinations accelerates in Maine as more groups get shots
The state reported Friday that 8,827 doses of vaccine were administered the previous day, the highest daily total yet.
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Video: Johnson & Johnson 1-dose shot prevents COVID-19
Johnson & Johnson said within a week, it will file an application for emergency use in the U.S., and then abroad.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Vaccine phases outlined, winter sport guidelines eased
RSU 9 accepts new sports guidelines that allow for more competitions even if the county is not designated as green.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington’s wastewater screened for COVID-19 fragments
The UMaine System’s monitoring program includes the UMF campus.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Fishing Derby set for Feb. 13
Some changes are necessary this year because of COVID-19.
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As Walgreens lags in vaccinations, Maine shifts doses to independent pharmacies
For the third week in a row, the Maine CDC gave independent pharmacies thousands of doses while Walgreens and CVS, national chains with a federal contract, weren’t allocated any.
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Maine Restaurant Week will go on, with changes
This year, the annual celebration of local restaurants has been redesigned to help them survive the pandemic.
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Lewiston hospitals see spike in COVID-19 cases
Five cases reported at Norway Center for Health and Rehabilitation.