The new policy is being implemented Sept. 7 in response to an ‘alarming’ rate of COVID-19 transmission, a company spokesperson says.
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Posted inMaine
Summer surge continues in Maine with 165 new COVID-19 cases
The Maine CDC reported one additional death on Saturday, and there were 49 patients with the coronavirus in hospitals around the state.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Thousands of Mainers at risk of losing, having to repay federal unemployment aid
About 7,400 people did not submit proof of a prior job, but one top labor organizer blamed poor communication by the state as well as technical issues.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Norwegian Cruise Line asks judge to block Florida passenger vaccine law
The law prohibits cruise companies from demanding that passengers show written proof of coronavirus vaccination before they board a ship.
Posted inNation & World
What U.S. travelers should know before the Canadian border reopens Monday
The Canada Border Services Agency is expected to reopen starting midnight on Monday to non-essential travelers.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Schools reopen with masks optional in many U.S. classrooms
Most states are leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Schools reopen with masks optional in many U.S. classrooms
Some states are leaving it up to local schools whether students have to wear masks and others leave it up to the parents.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
How one small town is paying people $200 to boost vaccinations
Some folks in South Thomaston say they’ll take advantage of the town’s offer to pay $200 for getting fully vaccinated, but others say no amount of money could get them to roll up their sleeves.
Posted inHealth
Franklin County hits ‘substantial’ rate of COVID-19 community transmission
The increase triggers Maine’s recommendation that all people wear masks indoors to curb the spread of the virus.
Posted inNation & World
‘There are only so many beds’: COVID-19 surge hits U.S. hospitals
Coronavirus hospitalizations are once again surging as the virus’ more potent delta variant cuts across the country.