The school board for Regional School Unit 74 chose to keep a policy in place that recommends masks be worn, rather than mandating it.
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Skowhegan voters elect engineer to fill vacant selectmen’s seat
Steve Govoni, 55, will fill the seat that has been vacant since June following the resignation of longtime Selectwoman Betty Austin.
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California sees progress in COVID fight compared with Texas, Florida
Vaccinations are increasing steadily, test positivity rates are falling and the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 has flattened as of late.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson convinces anti-vaxxer to get vaccinated, encourages more science lessons
Tyson, who frequently promotes the value of science and education, says vaccine hesitancy could be a result of a flawed education system.
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Texas school system closes after 2 teachers die of COVID-19
It was not immediately known if either teacher was vaccinated.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Handful of COVID-19 cases disrupt start of Carrabec school year
The superintendent of RSU 74 said freshmen orientation at Carrabec High School in North Anson was canceled Wednesday because of six cases of COVID-19. Other districts say they have no confirmed cases as a new academic year launches.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Farmington hospital sets visitor restrictions due to coronavirus surge
All visitors and escorts will be screened for COVID-19 and anyone with symptoms will not be allowed to enter the facilities.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
With additional funding, Hubbard Free Library now open 5 days a week
Hallowell’s city budget, approved Aug. 9, gives the library an additional $12,827 — for a total of $54,827 — in funding.
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Poison control centers report jump in people taking ivermectin, despite lack of evidence it works for COVID
Overdoses are associated with low blood pressure, decreased consciousness, confusion, hallucinations, seizures, coma and death.
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Virus transmission increases as Maine reports 475 new cases over 3 days
Ten of Maine’s 16 counties reported high transmission rates over the last 7 days, with some of the highest figures in counties with low vaccination rates.