Millinocket Regional Hospital will require its entire staff to receive Pfizer or Moderna shots once they receive final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
UMaine System trustees advance proposal for boutique hotel on Orono campus
A public-private partnership would allow for the development of an 87-bed boutique hotel using the vacant Coburn and Holmes Halls.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine hospitals and health care providers hesitate on staff vaccination mandate
Several hospitals and other providers say they are still considering vaccine requirements for staff, amid calls for mandatory inoculation by national groups and some states.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Summer camps build on effort to extend vocational programs to middle schoolers
Career and technical education schools around Maine are piloting programs for middle schools and offering summer camps as part of a statewide effort to engage younger students.
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New vaccination numbers in Maine hold steady amid rise in COVID cases
Maine already has one of the highest vaccination rates in the country, but some providers say they are continuing to see interest from small numbers of people looking for convenience.
Posted inMaine, News
Two members of Maine child welfare board resign, citing inaction by DHHS
They say their resignations, following a string of children’s deaths in Maine, stem from longstanding concerns about the department’s response to the ombudsman’s office.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Sports
Harness racing developer looks to open simulcast facility in Cumberland County
First Track Investments plans to launch a temporary facility in a location separate from the Cumberland Fairgrounds, while the company seeks a new track site elsewhere in southern Maine.
Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
UMaine System plans to require vaccines when FDA gives final approval
The system also announced plans for unvaccinated students and staff to participate in required COVID testing and quarantine upon arriving on campuses this fall.
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As daily numbers increase, Maine reports 45 new cases of COVID-19
The seven-day average of daily new cases rose to 34.7 on Friday, up from 20.7 one week ago.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine reports another 49 cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths
The new cases come as states around the country see a rise in infections and officials in Maine brace for a greater impact of the delta variant.