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Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Giving to neighbors through the Buy Nothing Project
The Buy Nothing Mt. Blue Area Facebook group is promoting a neighborly, gift-giving economy in Franklin County.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan-area school district looking ahead at sports, new school construction
Superintendent Jon Moody said at Thursday evening’s board of directors meeting that based on the metrics, he believes it likely that sports can continue.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Fauci unleashed: Health expert takes ‘liberating’ turn at center stage
After surviving nearly a year of darts and undermining comments from former President Donald Trump, Dr. Anthony Fauci is back
Posted inNation & World, News, Uncategorized
Health experts blame rapid expansion for vaccine shortages
A nationwide push that began over a week ago to vaccinate people 65 and older has not come with enough doses to meet demand, say state and local officials.
Posted inNation & World
Collins part of bipartisan Senate group to meet with Biden aide on coronavirus relief
The president’s plan is already running into skepticism about its size and scope, leading some Democrats to begin prepping the budget reconciliation process to enact big portions of the package with a simple majority in the Senate.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Colby ramps up COVID-19 testing as students return and positive cases increase
Colby College and Thomas College in Waterville have resumed strict testing protocols for the spring semester amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec Valley government council receives $670,000 from federal government to boost economy
The Kennebec Valley Council of Governments will use the money to help mend and promote the central Maine economy during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Primary care doctors say they’re left out of vaccination efforts
Physicians not affiliated with hospitals or major health organizations say their patients are scared – and asking questions their caregivers can’t answer.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Winslow seventh-graders go remote; districts in Waterville and Skowhegan report new cases of COVID-19
The cases were reported in Waterville, Winslow and Skowhegan-based districts.