China Primary School in Regional School Unit 18 has also reported a case of COVID-19 infection, but will remain open.
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Lawmakers violate Legislature’s COVID-19 prevention policies
A group of Republican legislators without masks is shown on a recent Facebook Live video in clear violation of the State House policy for face coverings.
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Posted inNation & World
Expanded vaccine rollout in U.S. spawns a new set of problems
The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand.
Posted inMaine, News
Franklin County jail to relocate inmates after 4 staff members test positive for coronavirus
The jail will only take in people considered violent offenders and represent a public safety risk, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations remain high across Maine but have spread out
Hard-hit EMMC saw its burden ease for second week, while Maine Med had its heaviest COVID-19 inpatient week yet.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine jobless claims remain high as state implements new employer tax
More than 4,000 Mainers filed new claims last week, while a 0.13% payroll tax was implemented to help fund the unemployment compensation office.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Companies scramble to expand coronavirus vaccine supply
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inMaine, News
MaineHealth to begin vaccinating patients 70 and older
Intermed, Central Maine Healthcare and Northern Light Health are also preparing to vaccinate older patients.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Democratic leaders: Mainers deserve a COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights
This bill would require all Maine health insurers to cover screenings, testing and immunizations even after the state of emergency ends.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News, Politics
Vaccines and masks: Biden plan aims to break pandemic cycle
A coronavirus action plan to be introduced by President-elect Joe Biden centers on a mass vaccination campaign and closer coordination among all levels of government.