The case count numbers in Maine are still high, but public health officials note a backlog of unprocessed positive test results, and report that hospitalizations are trending downward.
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Maine CDC reports 23 more deaths from COVID-19
The high total reflects the reality that even though the omicron surge appears to be waning, it’s still having a devastating impact.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Pandemic calls for us to rethink impossible expectations of teachers
Can we continue to ask them to wear so many hats, for pay that will not allow them to pursue education as a long-term career, with minimal support?
Posted inNation & World, News
Aid reaching disaster-hit Tonga brings first virus outbreak
For more than two years, the isolation of the Pacific archipelago nation of Tonga helped keep COVID-19 at bay
Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
RSU 9 ‘compromises’ on amended COVID-19 procedures for isolation
Regional School Unit 9 Chair Carol Coles said the decision was “one of the most difficult that I think we faced as a board.”
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner hands out bonus pay to city employees for pandemic work
The American Rescue Plan Act, which has provided federal relief funds to local, regional and state governments, allows some funds to be used for hazard pay for public sector employees.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Readfield-area schools superintendent urges board to keep mask mandate
In the monthly debate, Superintendent Jay Charette said it would not be a good idea to lift universal masking at this time.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Number of critical care patients with COVID-19 hits lowest point in Maine since November
Cases continue to rise in schools, however, and the state reported 18 more deaths Thursday, bringing the pandemic total to 1,777.
Posted inSchools and Education
Farmington-based school district ‘compromises’ on amended COVID-19 procedures for isolation
Chairwoman Carol Coles called the decision “one of the most difficult that I think we faced as a board.”
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
To-go cocktails may stay awhile in Maine, but health advocates say not forever
Bars and restaurants say to-go alcohol sales have helped them weather the pandemic, but public health organizations say they shouldn’t continue indefinitely.