The automaker tells about 30,000 of its employees worldwide that they can continue to do so indefinitely, with flexible hours approved by their managers.
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Waterville schools report COVID-19 case
The district announced a positive test Wednesday morning.
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Lewiston, Auburn set to receive millions from federal relief bill
The Twin Cities account for $37 million of the estimated $118 million that will go directly to Maine’s five largest cities.
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta Civic Center vaccination clinic eyeing expanded hours as vaccine supply increases
MaineGeneral Health spokesperson Joy McKenna said the only hindrance to the clinic inoculating more people right now is vaccine supply.
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The Latest: Virus surge in Europe a cautionary tale for U.S., experts say
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Younger Mainers account for rising number of COVID-19 cases
A modest but steady uptick in cases over the last few weeks appears to be driven in part by Mainers in their 20s and younger.
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EU regulator ‘convinced’ AstraZeneca benefit outweighs risk
The European Medicines Agency says thousands of people across the EU develop blood clots every year for a variety of reasons and there was no increased incidents in the clinical studies of the vaccine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta Fire Department to offer COVID-19 vaccine Saturday at Cony to those 60 or older
Officials say 180 shots are available, and people must preregister for the vaccination clinic, scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. at the food court at Cony High School, 60 Pierce Drive.
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Maine Arts Academy in Sidney going remote for rest of week due to potential COVID-19 case
In-person classes resume March 22 at the charter school located at Snow Pond Center for the Arts.
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Schools weigh whether to seat students closer together
New evidence that it may be safe for schools to seat students 3 feet apart – half of the previous recommended distance – could offer a way to return more of the nation’s children to classrooms.