While fundraising continues for the $5.5 million renovation of Gardiner’s historic opera house, pandemic-driven inflation is expected to increase the final project cost.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
It may be time to upgrade from cloth masks to hi-tech ones, experts say
Better masks will better block transmission of the virus, especially omicron, some say.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Fearing omicron spread, Bates College imposes new COVID-19 restrictions
Bates College closes campus buildings to outsiders, shuts down in-person dining hall and more to limit threat from new variant
Posted inMaine
Maine will ease quarantine rules for schools as hospitals brace for impact of omicron
State officials say new federal quarantine and isolation guidelines will help schools keep children in the classroom despite an expected surge of cases in the coming weeks.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
The CDC updated COVID-19 isolation guidelines. Here’s what you need to know
The new guidelines are an attempt to reduce the risk of transmission while minimizing the disruption to people’s daily routines.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Maine EMS panel narrowly approves recommendation to continue trauma patient transfers to CMMC
Trauma Advisory Committee directs review of EMS Trauma System Plan.
Posted inBusiness, Coastal Journal, Maine, News
Midcoast stores report soaring sales during holiday shopping season
Many Midcoast store owners said they suspect supply chain delays affecting national retailers may have encouraged shoppers to shop locally, contributing to their boost in business.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Augusta’s MaineGeneral Medical Center looks to expand services, rebuild workforce in 2022
The pandemic resulted in some of the hospital’s greatest challenges in 2021, according to a hospital spokeswoman.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Federal ambulance crews arrive to help Maine hospitals handle surge
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is sending a total of 16 emergency medical technicians and paramedics to eight hospitals across the state.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
With reprieve from vaccine mandate, Maine high school wrestlers hit the mat
Coaches and athletes are thankful to be able to compete this season after last year’s was canceled — even if they must wear masks.