An average of 76% of school employees in Maine are vaccinated, but individual schools vary widely, new state data shows.
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Posted inColumns, Kennebec Journal, Liz Soares, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Liz Soares: Making contact
I am gratified so many people are reacting to the months of social isolation by connecting with others, writes Liz Soares.
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Posted inMaine, News
Wilton teenager missing since Tuesday afternoon
Avari Hewett, 14, a Mt. Blue High School freshman, was last seen about 4 p.m. at Bishop Memorial Park on Main Street in East Wilton.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Uncategorized, Varsity Maine
Messalonskee boys soccer comes up short to Bangor
Rams strike early, then hang on late to pick up KVAC A victory under lights.
Posted inMaine, News
Lake Region High student dies on school hiking, camping trip in New Hampshire
The student, whose name was not released, suffered a medical emergency, according to the SAD 61 superintendent.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta reports skunk with rabies found in Northern Avenue area
City officials are urging that residents use extra caution and not leave their pets unattended.
Posted inNation & World, News, Sports
Biles testifies FBI turned ‘blind eye’ to sexual abuse of gymnasts
At a Senate hearing, the Olympic gold medalist and three other gymnasts spoke in stark emotional terms about the lasting toll USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar’s crimes have taken on their lives.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Walmart refuses to provide revenue figures in Ellsworth tax abatement appeal
For the last few years Walmart has been making a push around the state to drastically reduce the taxes it pays.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Politics
Democrats Wu, Essaibi George advance in Boston mayoral race
City voters have for the first time narrowed the field of mayoral candidates to two women of color, a major shift away from two centuries of local politics dominated by white men.
Posted inNation & World, News
Justice Department asks federal judge to block Texas abortion law
The law went into effect earlier this month after the Supreme Court declined an emergency appeal asking that the law be stayed.