A survey of more than 160 companies in Greater Portland showed that a majority of firms don’t know when their workers will return to the office.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: What do we ethically owe those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine?
COVID-19 may be a threat to the unvaccinated for years. But once the vaccine supply is secure, other Americans will want to resume travel, parties and business.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Flu cases in Maine have decreased significantly as people take COVID precautions
The Maine CDC is reporting just 89 confirmed cases of the flu so far this season; last year there were 1,287 during the same period.
Posted inMaine, News
Alfred Fire and Rescue Department coping with COVID-19 outbreak
Seven members of the 45-member department have been diagnosed with COVID-19 while 10 others have been identified as close contacts.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
‘We know this is real’: New clinics aid virus ‘long-haulers’
New facilities around the U.S. are helping people treat lingering effects of COVID-19.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine farmers, food suppliers have received millions in federal pandemic funding
A total of 609 farms, food processors and producers, and food banks and pantries whose operations have been disrupted by the pandemic have received about $18 million to cover unexpected expenses.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville firefighter dedicated to training the shrinking number of firefighters the MAINE-IAC way
Ryan Johnston’s MAINE-IAC Training was in demand across central Maine and as far away as Ohio this summer.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
School in Richmond to go remote because of staffing limitations; schools call for more subs
Marcia Buker Elementary School switched to remote learning because nine teachers had to quarantine and not enough substitutes were available for in-person education.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Hospitals bearing brunt of vaccine efforts as frustrations mount
Until vaccines are more plentiful, challenges are likely as the state rolls out vaccinations for older and at-risk Mainers.
Posted inBusiness
How COVID-19 has permanently changed the fitness industry
Virtual classes and mental health options were turbocharged by the pandemic. Gym chain executives expect that to continue.