As the surge continues, cases rise at Portland hospitals, but not as sharply as in Bangor, Augusta, Lewiston and York County.
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Maine COVID-19 hospitalizations rise, and bed capacity is closely watched
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention testing lab was closed for Thanksgiving, and updated statewide COVID-19 case numbers won’t be released until Saturday.
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Most Mainers stay home on Black Friday amid worsening pandemic
Retailers expect sales for the full holiday season to be up over last year, but they’ve shifted away from typical ‘doorbuster’ sales on the day after Thanksgiving.
Posted inNation / World, News
The Latest: CDC panel to meet Tuesday to vote on COVID-19 vaccine priority
The latest on the coronavirus in the U.S. and around the world.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Author of Franklin County locomotive history books finishes last volume
Author Guy Rioux will sign “The Franklin County Narrow Gauges” books at the Farmington Historical Society’s annual wreath sale.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
New evaluation system approved by board, more RSU 9 grievances expressed
New administrator evaluation system approved and updates to language acquisition program, winter sports discussed.
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Testing capacity ‘crunched’ in some areas as demand increases, COVID-19 cases surge
Those with symptoms of the coronavirus generally face little to no delay obtaining tests, but the situation is different for some asymptomatic Mainers.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
UMF implements support program for students affected by COVID-19
Peer care managers are students that assist fellow students who have either tested positive for or have been exposed to COVID-19.
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U.K. asks regulator to assess AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine amid questions
The company and the university acknowledged that the most encouraging part of their findings stemmed from a dosing error.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 56 plans for winter sports beginning in early December
Directors OK’d starting with skills and drills and eventually scrimmages in early January.