Organizations throughout Franklin County are providing assistance for fuel, food and Christmas presents.
coronavirus
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Biden to take oath outside Capitol under virus restrictions
The inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris probably won’t look like other inaugurations.
advertisement
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Regional initiative aims to help those who have lost jobs during pandemic
The one-stop support center in Lewiston will provide services and peer navigators
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Two RSU 10 schools close due to staff being quarantined
Rumford Elementary and Buckfield Junior-Senior High schools shut.
Posted inNation / World
FDA allows use of over-the-counter home test for COVID-19
Initial supplies of the over-the-counter test, made by Australian manufacturer Ellume, will be limited.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Dentists could join state’s effort to vaccinate Mainers for COVID-19
The Maine Dental Association sent a letter to state health agencies offering the services of 765 dentists.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
First vaccines arrive in Lewiston today; vaccinations to hospital staff start soon
LEWISTON — The two local hospitals are sharing a shipment of roughly 1,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention that arrived in the city early Tuesday. Administration of the vaccines could start as early as this afternoon and is expected to continue for the next couple of […]
Posted inNation / World
Hopes for a ‘normal’ Christmas fade as pandemic rages in Europe and North America
The reassurance, after a tough year when many families had already spent special occasions in isolation, served as motivation to put up with short-term restrictions.
Posted inMaine, News
Workers on pandemic’s front line first in Maine to get vaccine
Maine Medical Center in Portland received 975 doses of Pfizer’s vaccine Tuesday and began inoculating health care workers in the intensive care, emergency and COVID units.
Posted inFranklin, Local News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 Board of Directors agenda
Regional School District 9 amended school board agenda 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84765662518?pwd=RFVDNG5XakRwb0ZPQ0xLTEFaTHNFQT09 Added on Dec. 11, 2020 – V. New business – A. Approve new hires Added on Dec. 11, 2020 – V. New business – B. Approve employee transfers I. Call to order II. Pledge of allegiance III. Public […]