As the state sought to protect its prisons from COVID-19 infection, it transferred that risk to the counties’ detention facilities, writes the Androscoggin County’s attorney.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Health care providers outside hospitals feel ‘neglected’ in vaccine rollout
Some who aren’t part of Maine’s large hospital systems say thousands of independent health care providers have been left out of the state’s initial vaccine rollout, even if they work in high-risk settings.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
State rejects Sunday River Brewing Co.’s appeal of license loss
The Bethel restaurant and bar had hoped a hearing officer would reverse a decision by state officials against renewing the business’ eating and catering license.
Posted inMaine, News
Vaccine rollout expands to emergency medical responders
Distribution of vaccines to licensed EMS workers in Cumberland County is ramping up this week, starting in Portland, Scarborough and Gorham.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Maine CDC reports 21-case outbreak of COVID-19 at Hannaford distribution center in Winthrop
An outbreak at Winthrop’s ADUSA Distribution LLC appears to be a product of “community transmission,” according to officials.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan-based, Fairfield-based school districts report COVID-19 cases
The superintendents sent letters saying that the districts were made aware of the cases before Christmas Day and expect students to return to school Jan. 4.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Starbucks closed due to COVID-19
The location at 2 Waterville Commons will reopen Jan. 4.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Sidney, Fairfield students honored for work on COVID-19 frontlines in food stores
Ana Hewett of Sidney and Haley Hersey of Fairfield received $1,000 scholarships from the University of Southern Maine Office of the President and private donors for their work at Hannaford.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta child care to remain closed another week
Officials are concerned there could be another spike in COVID-19 cases due to families getting together for holidays.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner closes City Hall, library to public until Jan. 18
A news release said the closure was due to an anticipated rise in COVID-19 cases after holiday gatherings and travel.