The six conservative justices believe the administration overstepped its authority in its requirement for businesses with at least 100 employees.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Hospitalizations set record in Maine as omicron creates new hot spots for infections
The variant has spread first in coastal and more populous counties, driving up infection rates where they had been relatively low just three weeks ago, and experts predict cases soon will spike in every county.
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Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Dr. Shah to the unvaccinated: It’s time we talked
Rather than condemn those who eschew COVID-19 shots, a Maine Public call-in show this week welcomed them with open arms.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
World Health Organization: Record weekly jump in COVID-19 cases but fewer deaths
Any rise in hospitalizations or deaths in the wake of the latest surge in cases isn’t likely to show up for about two weeks.
Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
COVID-19 policies change in RSU 9 schools
Changes reflect CDC and state education recommendations.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Colby College sees surge in COVID-19 cases as students return to campus
College reports 106 cases at its Waterville campus, including 90 students.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Some Augusta-area school boards express confusion over new COVID-19 guidelines
The standard operating procedures changed last week and central Maine schools are figuring out how to adapt.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Gardiner imposes mask mandate for public meetings, library
Decision comes as highly contagious omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads across Maine and daily case counts remain high.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Nation & World
Omicron surge vexes Maine parents of children too young for vaccine
Heather Cimellaro of Auburn says omicron has her rethinking running errands with her 3-year-old twins, library storytime visits and preschool.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine schools face ‘unfathomable challenges’ as omicron spreads
The Maine Department of Education reported Thursday that 4,946 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in school populations in the last 30 days.