As the second summer of COVID-19 approaches, reservations for Maine campgrounds, hotels, tours and wedding venues are filling up.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
CDC changes school guidance, saying students’ desks can be closer
The nation’s public health agency now says students can safely sit as close as 3 feet from each other in classrooms.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine speeds vaccinations: Residents 50 and older eligible starting Tuesday, all adults April 19
The accelerated timeline comes as some providers are reporting available appointments and as the state is expecting to see an increase in supply from the federal government.
Posted inMaine, New England, News
New Hampshire to offer vaccines to all adults within weeks
The state hasn’t figured out whether New Hampshire college students from other states will be eligible to get vaccinated.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rep. Jared Golden: Health care reform just got harder
By using budget reconciliation to enact COVID relief in 2021, Democrats have set up a fight with Republicans over expiring subsidies in 2023.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
New Sharon voters use surplus to lower tax commitment
The tally was 109-2 in balloting at the annual Town Meeting referendum March 12.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Senate president: Maine Med nurses deserve to be heard. With a union, they will be.
By banding together, the nurses who have been there for patients like me will be better able to speak out and improve their own health and safety conditions.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
One-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in short supply in Maine
State to begin vaccinating housebound residents next week with Johnson & Johnson product.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine extends state income tax deadline to May 17
The change aligns with the federal government’s extension of the federal income tax filing and payment deadline.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine business survey reveals optimism despite need for more aid
Respondents were about twice as likely to express optimism as pessimism about the coming year – 41% to 23%.