The SAD 54 superintendent said in a notice to families Monday that a part-time substitute teacher tested positive while Bingham-based schools recorded their first case of COVID-19.
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Posted inNation & World
U.S. allows 1st emergency use of a COVID-19 antibody drug
Bamlanivimab is a one-time treatment for people 12 and older with a case not requiring hospitalization.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine CDC tackles vaccine challenges as Pfizer announces promising results
Cold storage requirements are a logistics issue for the Pfizer vaccine, says Dr. Nirav Shah, Maine’s CDC director.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Brunswick business owner to comply with masking mandate after controversial Facebook post
In the widely circulated Facebook post, the owner of an indoor playground and activity space for children said she would “never require a guest to mask up.” But Monday, she said her words were misconstrued.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
To meet safely during pandemic, new Legislature eyes Augusta Civic Center
The upcoming session is expected to begin at the 49,000-square foot civic center, where members of Maine’s 130th Legislature will be sworn in – socially distanced.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville, Farmington colleges continue testing, report cases of COVID-19
Thomas College reported its first positive case since it brought students back to campus in August; University of Maine at Farmington reported one case on Sunday; and Colby has no positive cases in isolation, no students in quarantine and all previous cases have recovered.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
American Legion to host Veterans Day parade, ceremony in Waterville
Bourque-Lanigan American Legion Post No. 5 asks that participants in and spectators at the parade Wednesday wear masks and social distance.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta to return to remote city meetings due to rising COVID cases
City councilors have been meeting in-person in a room at the Augusta Civic Center setup for social distancing but will return to meeting online-only due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Maine.
Posted inCross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine
High school cross country state championships canceled
The Maine Principals’ Association based its decision on the surging number of COVID-19 cases and a new requirement for student-athletes to wear masks while running.
Posted inHealth
Lewiston long-term care facility COVID-19 cases now up to 72
Nearly half of the Russell Park Rehabilitation and Living Center’s residents have COVID-19.