About 110 Bath-area students ages 5-11 got vaccinated through the clinic, making it the most well-attended COVID-19 vaccine clinics in a school, according Regional School Unit 1 Assistant Superintendent Katie Joseph.
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Maine again surpasses record for COVID-19 hospitalizations
There were 287 patients hospitalized with the virus Sunday, including 80 in critical care and 30 on a ventilator.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
In the midst of a record-setting surge, we’re learning we have to live with COVID-19
Scientists have shifted away from talk of eliminating the virus to controlling it, but the weeks and months ahead could be rough.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
COVID-19 surge continues as state reports 848 new cases, 3 more deaths
The seven-day daily case average of 673 is the highest of the pandemic so far.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Saint Dominic Academy’s Lewiston campus to move to remote learning
The school was designated with outbreak status by the Maine Center for Disease Control this week.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Gardiner craft brewery to close Saturday after struggling through the pandemic
Jokers & Rogues Brewing owner John Callinan said part of being in business is knowing that someday you are going to exit that business and being prepared for that.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine records slight job gains in October as labor crunch continues
The state gained about 900 jobs last month, marking continued sluggish growth in a competitive labor market.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton Select Board brainstorms on spending ARPA funds
The board suggested spending some of the $418,000 it will receive from ARPA on funding for broadband, pay raises/bonuses for front-line workers like police, firefighters and grocery-store workers, or funding for stay-at-home parents unable to work because they can’t afford childcare services.
Posted inFranklin, Health, The Franklin Journal
Community Health Network loses 48 employees to vaccine mandate
FCHN reports 48 employees (or about 6.6% of its workforce) resigned or ‘separated’ from the company due to MaineHealth and Gov. Janet Mills’ vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. Of the 48 resignations and separations, 34 were clinical roles.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine reports 944 new cases, 14 more deaths as record-setting surge continues
State officials hope loosening eligibility for booster shots this week will provide another layer of protection for many as the holiday season approaches.