The ritual provides several comforts during a difficult year.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Journey from fist bumps back to handshakes hits some potholes
A simple social gesture once as common as waving now poses a dilemma when we meet someone new.
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Maine CDC reports 178 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths
People under 30 accounted for 44% of the new infections, but it’s the first time the daily case count has dipped below 200 since late April.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Bates College shelled out more than $6 million for pandemic-related costs
Savings on wages, travel and more has college convinced it will end fiscal year in June in decent shape financially.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Vaccinating inmates ‘a moving target’ as central Maine jails begin to administer shots
Administrators said they are trying to make COVID-19 vaccination as easy as possible for everyone, but the choice remains with the recipient.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Mainers celebrate loosened restrictions, but some hesitant to shed masks
People interviewed Friday expressed relief, as well as reservations about unvaccinated people and indoor settings.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Greece joins Mediterranean race to win back tourists
Southern European countries are scrambling to reopen their tourism services to lure vacationers emerging from lockdowns.
Posted inMaine, News
Q&A: Where will I still have to wear a mask? What options do businesses have?
New federal recommendations mean that fully vaccinated people can forgo wearing masks in most indoor public spaces. But the change raises questions.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Readfield-area schools to host coronavirus vaccination clinic for students Monday
Regional School Unit 38 students, between the ages are 12-18, are asked to sign up ahead of time through the Northern Light Health website.
Posted inNation & World
What happens when you’re the unwitting target of COVID-19 lies online
People have unwittingly had their online posts or pictures exploited to spread misinformation about COVID-19 in recent months.