There have been five positive COVID-19 cases reported at Lisbon High School, three at Lisbon Community School and at least three at Lisbon’s public works department.
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Maine’s jobless rate holds steady at 5% in December
Still, labor economists say many unemployed residents are being misclassified, and that the state’s true jobless rate is likely above 10%.
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Maine preparing central registry for COVID-19 vaccinations
But it could be 2 to 4 weeks before the online registry and telephone call center go into operation, says Maine’s CDC director.
Posted inNation / World, News
Biden more bullish on vaccines, open to goal of 1.5 million daily shots
The president appears to be boosting his goal for coronavirus vaccinations in his first 100 days in office.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Brunswick agency holds 1st drive-thru vaccination clinic in southern Maine
Independence Association and Guardian Pharmacy of Maine team up to vaccinate clients with intellectual and physical disabilities and their caregivers.
Posted inFranklin, News
Children in kindergarten through 4th grade at Phillips school learn remotely this week
An individual associated with the school recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston officials vetting potential community vaccination sites
A Maine CDC official said a timeline for opening depends on the state’s vaccine supply.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Mills’ budget proposal would tax Paycheck Protection Program funds as income
The Legislature’s tax and budget committees met Monday to hear testimony on a set of proposals by Gov. Janet Mills that could leave some businesses paying state taxes on loans exempt from federal taxes.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Dr. Dora Anne Mills: How to get ready for your vaccine appointment
COVID-19 vaccine production is not ramped up globally or nationally, and as a result, there is very little vaccine in Maine or anywhere, compared with the numbers of those who need it. For example, Maine has been receiving fewer than 18,000 doses per week, yet 330,000 are currently eligible for the vaccine, mostly those 70 […]
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Big advertisers skipping Super Bowl ads this year, citing pandemic
Budweiser was the latest company to announce it was rethinking its approach to advertising during Super Bowl LV, instead partnering with the Ad Council to raise virus awareness.