Though case numbers are still higher than in February and March, Maine continues to lead the nation in the percentage of its population that is fully vaccinated.
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EU reportedly set to allow vaccinated U.S. tourists this summer
Individual countries could still require stricter restrictions, including quarantines, according to the New York Times.
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Spanish man charged with infecting 22 people with COVID-19
Even after showing symptoms while at work and being told to go home, he started intentionally coughing on his coworkers.
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Michigan became hotspot as variants rose and vigilance fell
The state records average vaccine compliance and has more variants than other states.
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Virus ‘swallowing’ people in India; crematoriums overwhelmed
India’s crematoriums and burial grounds are being overwhelmed by the new surge of infections tearing through the country.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Downtown Waterville, MaineGeneral Health spotlighted on TV show hailing revitalization
“MaineLife” host Erin Ovalle visits city for recently aired episode and says she came away impressed with Waterville’s efforts.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
UMA to offer online financial literacy course for high school students
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the needs for financial literacy and online college courses, according to local educators.
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‘One in Five 5K’ run resumes in-person in Oakland
The annual event benefits the Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center which serves Kennebec and Somerset Counties.
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Amid pandemic, more Maine universities move away from SAT and ACT
Dropping requirements for standardized tests by college applicants is a growing trend nationally that has been accelerated by the coronavirus.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Colby’s Arts Collaborative building project nears completion
Colby College’s Arts Collaborative in downtown Waterville offers a preview into the community hub it hopes to become.