College plan will depend on vaccine supply, dropping age restrictions
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Central Maine tasting rooms, bars welcome the public indoors
Friday marked the first day of relaxed public health restrictions at tasting rooms and bars across the state, allowing limited service indoors.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Beloved Hallowell-area principal rewarded with Maine’s Principal of the Year
Hall-Dale Elementary School Principal Kristie Clark will accept the 2021 Maine Principals’ Association National Distinguished Principal of the Year award virtually on April 29.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s job recovery continues in February
The state added 2,800 jobs last month, and the statewide unemployment rate slipped to its lowest point in five months.
Posted inNation & World
Reopening hurdles linger for schools, and many can’t be solved with rescue funding
However, the money is welcome assistance for districts that have had to spend enormous sums on ventilation systems, laptops and protective equipment.
Posted inMaine, News
COVID-19 outbreak at Maine State Prison now totals 12 cases
The first case connected to the outbreak at the facility in Warren was reported March 16; as of Thursday, 11 inmates and one staff member were affected.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Hallowell-area school district considers using coronavirus relief funds to pay some salaries
To cut costs for Regional School Unit 2 taxpayers, the district has proposed removing funding for certain positions and equipment from the proposed 2021-22 budget.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
More than 30,000 Mainers use state vaccine registry in first days
Launched quietly Tuesday by the Maine CDC, the site uses scheduling technology developed by a firm that helped launch California’s vaccination registration and appointment system.
Posted inMaine, News
Updated: Q&A on vaccinations and the state’s new registry
What’s vaccine efficacy? Should I use the state’s new registry? Why do I have to keep wearing a mask after vaccination?
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UNE in Biddeford goes remote after on-campus COVID-19 cases rise
The surge in positive test results is tied to an increase in off-campus social gatherings, according to the university.