‘(A lack of broadband access is) a huge disadvantage to the people who really could stand most to benefit from it,’ says Maine Dr. Karen Saylor.
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Posted inNation & World
Biden’s relief package may reduce inequality, but for how long?
Conservatives say the best thing to help the poor is a robust economy and that the president’s plan could backfire.
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Posted inNation & World
Medically vulnerable in U.S. put near end of vaccine line
Millions who initially were cited as a priority group have gotten slowly bumped down the list.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Schools are serving fewer meals and losing money
Because of remote instruction, students are eating at home.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports over 200 COVID-19 cases for second day in a row
There was one additional death as Maine prepares to expand vaccine eligibility to all adults by May 1 under a Biden administration directive.
Posted inHealth
Shah: Mainers made Maine safer than other states
Dr. Nirav Shah of the Maine Center for Disease Control credits residents for lower percentages of COVID-19 cases, deaths than other states.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Vaccine clinics around the state give older school employees a shot in the arm
Those 60 and older are being vaccinated in Brunswick and at other dedicated clinics this weekend as the state continues its efforts to prioritize educators and childcare workers.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
COVID-19 deaths are falling, but Americans ‘must remain vigilant,’ CDC chief says
Public health experts say it’s too soon to say, definitively, what’s driving declines, but they suspect a post-holiday drop in traveling and indoor gatherings, widespread mask wearing and the vaccine rollout have all contributed.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: Vaccination day was like Christmas
It’s no exaggeration to say that getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is a life-affirming experience, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Educators ages 60 and older to be vaccinated Saturday at Augusta Civic Center clinic
In order to attend, teachers and staff that met the age requirement had to be selected by their school district.