The health risks posed by COVID-19 were deemed too great for organizations like Maine Special Olympics and the Natural Resources Council of Maine to gather large groups for an icy plunge, so they figured out other ways.
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Pandemic puts packed polar plunges on ice
The tradition of taking an icy plunge into the ocean to ring in the new year is going to be different during the pandemic
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Eleven residents, four workers test positive for coronavirus at Marshwood Center in Lewiston
A spokeswoman for the Lewiston nursing home said those 11 residents are “primarily asymptomatic.”
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant?
Experts say current COVID-19 vaccines will likely work on the new variant of the coronavirus in the United Kingdom, but are working to confirm that
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
State may change vaccination plan to protect older residents sooner
With Maine’s case numbers and hospitalizations remaining high, Gov. Janet Mills extends the 9 p.m. closing time for restaurants, casinos, theaters and other ‘amusement venues.’
Posted inNation / World, News
The Latest: Death of congressman-elect with COVID-19 stuns Louisiana politicians
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Low- and moderate-risk winter sports approved for RSU 73
JAY — Most Regional School Unit 73 directors voted in favor of allowing low- and moderate-risk sports at a specially called meeting Tuesday night, Dec. 22. On Dec. 10, the board voted 6-5 not to allow winter sports in the district. On Dec. 14, student athletes held a protest in Jay. 21 students held signs […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Pay period won’t change for Livermore employees
Selectpersons meetings will still move to Tuesday to avoid Monday holidays.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Do your teeth hurt more than they used to? You’re not alone
Dentists say they are seeing more patients with chipped teeth and jaw pain as pandemic stress spurs an increase in tooth grinding.
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First reported U.S. case of COVID-19 variant found in Colorado
Scientists in the U.K. believe the variant is more contagious than previously identified strains.