A total of 124 people with the coronavirus were hospitalized across the state on Sunday, two more than on Saturday.
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Animal surrenders are on the rise at central Maine shelters as pandemic restrictions ease
Animal adoptions spiked during the pandemic, but as more people return to work in-person many animals are being surrendered to local humane societies and shelters.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine teacher shortage fueled by some leaving profession early as rate of new educators lags
High expectations with low pay, coupled with the added stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted at least two central Maine educators to look for new jobs.
Posted inMaine
COVID-19 hospitalizations relatively low in Maine as more cases reported
The Maine CDC announced 282 new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday and three additional deaths.
Posted inNation / World
Two years into COVID-19 pandemic, world takes cautious steps forward
Relief and hope are creeping back in after a long, dark period of loss, fear and deep uncertainty about the future.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain school directors report bullying as masks come off
A Jay parent of four children was told about “massive bullying” since policy change Tuesday.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Most Maine counties move to low-risk status under federal COVID guidelines
Ten of Maine’s 16 counties are considered ‘green’ or low-risk for virus transmission and hospital burden, according to the U.S. CDC.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 removes universal masking mandate
Regional School Unit 9 has adopted a new COVID-19 policy to make masking optional districtwide. But the motion authorizes the superintendent to reissue universal masking in individual schools upon recommendation from the CDC in the event of an outbreak.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Justice Department reports more than $8 billion in alleged fraud tied to federal coronavirus aid programs
The extent of the fraud alleged and uncovered by the Justice Department is vast, touching nearly every major facet of the roughly $6 trillion that Congress adopted over a two-year period.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine schools report a steep drop in COVID-19 cases as masks come off
Cases in schools fell 50% in the past week as many students were allowed to take off their masks for the first time in about two years.