All pandemic-era mask requirements and other restrictions became recommendations, including in school and child care settings, this month as Maine’s civil state of emergency came to an end.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: For heaven’s sake, get the COVID-19 vaccination
Conservative inoculation opponents frame the issue as a matter of rights when in fact it’s a matter of everyday morality.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Restaurants and bars are still working their way back
When Mainers and visitors go out to eat this summer, they should not forget to bring along some patience.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Bonus pay for essential workers varied widely across states
About one-third of the states have used federal coronavirus relief aid to provide extra pay to workers who were considered essential during the coronavirus pandemic
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Volunteers don’t miss a beat, as Pittston fair returns after pandemic pauses it for a year
Most volunteers from previous years are back and have dedicated much time to reopening the fair for this year, a fair official said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell Pride Alliance to host 2nd parade Saturday
“Many people are eager to return to celebrating together. We encourage anyone that wants to participate to show up and join us,” the vice president of the Hallowell Pride Alliance said.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Diners are back, but with staff and supply shortages, restaurants are still scrambling
Some changes made during the pandemic have helped them keep up with the onslaught of business that they desperately need, but others have had to go.
Posted inMaine, News
New tests suggest dangerous delta variant more widespread in Maine, sending most COVID inpatients into ICU
Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 are typically younger and sicker than before, probably due to the more virulent variants.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Don’t let pandemic year drag our high schoolers down
A new C* grade for full-year online or hybrid classes would allow Maine students who struggled during 2020-2021 to graduate on time.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Live music returns to historic Readfield Union Meeting House
With new CDC guidelines in place, the venue’s annual Summer Series has a full slate of events scheduled into August.