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Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
Testing timeline: What’s ahead for COVID-19 vaccines
Pfizer’s surprising news that its COVID-19 vaccine might offer more protection than anticipated is raising questions about exactly how the various vaccines in the pipeline will make it to market.
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Posted inNation / World
Pfizer coronavirus vaccine could be cleared by mid-December
The initial rollout will be limited and experts say masks and social distancing will still be necessary.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
RSU 4 goes fully remote after COVID-19 cases
The cases are spread across various schools and cohorts.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Paris Town Office, police station closed due to COVID-19
Office will not reopen to the public until Nov. 18 at the earliest.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Mayor Jason Levesque clarifies position on masks during Auburn council meetings
Despite Gov. Janet Mills’ recent executive order that strengthened rules on wearing face coverings in public, the mayor says he will not always wear a mask during meetings.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine CDC tackles vaccine challenges as Pfizer announces promising results
Cold storage requirements are a logistics issue for the Pfizer vaccine, says Dr. Nirav Shah, Maine’s CDC director.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
To meet safely during pandemic, new Legislature eyes Augusta Civic Center
The upcoming session is expected to begin at the 49,000-square foot civic center, where members of Maine’s 130th Legislature will be sworn in – socially distanced.
Posted inCross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine
High school cross country state championships canceled
The Maine Principals’ Association based its decision on the surging number of COVID-19 cases and a new requirement for student-athletes to wear masks while running.