About 31% of Mainers are fully vaccinated, the highest percentage in the U.S., but high infection rates and rising hospitalizations show the battle against the virus isn’t over.
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Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Municipal mask mandates remain across New Hampshire
New Hampshire was the last state in New England to adopt a statewide mask mandate, in November, and was the first to lift it, on Friday.
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Posted inNation & World
U.S. makes progress on vaccinations even as COVID-19 cases surge
New daily infections in the U.S. have increased 11% in the past two weeks, and the picture is still relentlessly grim in parts of Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Posted inHealth
More cases, fewer vaccinations leave Androscoggin County as a COVID-19 hotspot in Maine
Androscoggin County posted its third-highest daily total of cases on Thursday, its worst showing since January.
Posted inMaine
CMP and other utility companies can once again disconnect customers who are behind on their bills
After an 18-month moratorium, utilities are allowed to cut off service starting next week if customers who have fallen behind don’t work out payments plans.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Sixth graders in Skowhegan to go remote Friday
The decision was made Thursday to move the sixth graders to remote learning Friday after a staff member at Skowhegan Area Middle School tested positive for coronavirus, resulting in 40 staff members and students being asked to quarantine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta high school won’t follow state seating advice in wake of COVID-19 outbreak
Cony Middle and High School is fully remote after reporting 14 positive COVID-19 cases, and the school principal said future in-person instruction will not use assigned seating arrangements.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Staffing shortages result in 3 central Maine schools shifting to remote learning
As Somerset County sees an uptick in cases, some district superintendents have decided to shift to remote learning for the remainder of the week.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Cancun Mexican Restaurant violated COVID-19 requirements, state says, forcing one-week closure
The restaurant had to close effective 4 p.m. Monday until 10 a.m. April 20, according to the state suspension notice.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Sports, Varsity Maine
Artificial turf project for Cony field approved, could be ready for football by fall
The $2.2 million project funding includes a $1.64 million donation from a former area resident, Robert Fuller Jr., who has made numerous local gifts.