A nursing school dean recommends some simple steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
State links 32 cases to outbreak at Waldo County church, affiliated school
The number of COVID-19 cases connected to Brooks Pentecostal Church and Lighthouse Christian Academy nearly doubled in 24 hours.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Fewer students statewide are using free meals, even though it’s available for all
Communities have stepped up to help get meals out to students through the food bank and volunteers, but increased remote learning and home schooling mean fewer students are taking advantage of free meals compared with last year.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Maine’s plan to distribute vaccine stresses racial equity, health care workers and the elderly
The plan submitted to the federal government Friday calls for vaccinating 80% of Maine’s 1.3 million people within 12 weeks, in a massive statewide effort.
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York County gets ‘green’ COVID tag for schools to resume sports, other activities
The Department of Education changes the advisory level for schools after outbreaks in York County ease.
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As national COVID wave gathers, Maine lies in its path
Case counts in Maine are gradually rising, reflecting a worrisome national trend marked by exponential growth in some states.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics, Uncategorized
How do I vote early in Maine?
Here’s what you need to know if you want to vote early by absentee ballot and avoid polling places during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Maine reports 47 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths
Maine has become one of the first states to launch a centralized public database of cases in public and private schools.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Phase Four no excuse to let up on COVID diligence
As restaurant capacity expands and bars reopen, Mainers still have to put public health first.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local & State, News, Politics
More than 133,000 Mainers have already voted by absentee ballot
Democrats continue to outpace Republicans in absentee ballot requests and returns in an election cycle that’s been highlighted by voters seeking to avoid COVID-19 exposure at the polls.