The hope is that the modified boosters will blunt yet another winter surge. They should be available in Maine starting next week.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine schools must be ready for post-pandemic challenges
COVID-era learning loss threatens to add to longstanding inequities in education.
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Posted inNation & World, News
First lady Jill Biden tests negative for COVID after rebound
First lady Jill Biden had been isolating at her family’s house in Delaware, since testing positive on Aug. 24.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Secret Service recovers $286 million in stolen pandemic loans
The Secret Service said an investigation found that alleged conspirators submitted pandemic loan applications by using fake or stolen employment and personal information and used an online bank to conceal and move their criminal proceeds.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Scientists love issuing warnings. Here’s one for them.
When it comes to both COVID and climate change, don’t condescend – suggest steps people can take that have a positive impact.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Shortage of volunteer drivers forces Community Concepts to end ride program
Service for medical and critical care appointments to end next month.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Pfizer seeks OK of updated COVID vaccine booster for fall
White House COVID-19 coordinator said, ‘it’s going to be really important that people this fall and winter get the new shots…’
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Wilton Town Office closed due to COVID-19 outbreak
Town Manager Perry Ellsworth anticipates the office will reopen Thursday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop school district adopts COVID-19 guidelines for upcoming school year, drops remote learning option
The rules build upon recently updated recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
RSU 9 updates COVID-19 policies per state guidance
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Chris Elkington said the state has issued guidance to handle COVID-19 outbreaks as they would another infectious disease, marking an end to COVID-specific standard operating procedures.