UMF has had a total of six COVID-19 cases since students moved in on Aug. 18.
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Franklin Memorial Hospital implements more stringent visitor restrictions
According to a written statement from the hospital, the changes have been made to be “consistent with our commitment to help prevent further community spread of COVID-19 and to safeguard our colleagues.”
UMaine at Augusta, Farmington partner to offer nursing program
As nurses in central Maine reach retirement age, 3,000 positions are expected to open over the next five years.
Nine Farmington hospital workers test positive for COVID-19
The outbreak at Franklin Memorial Hospital started last week with four cases.
Nichols reelected Franklin County sheriff, Brann and Harvell win commissioner seats
Heidi Jordan of Farmington is the new register of probate.
Woman’s death linked to COVID-19 outbreak at Farmington nursing home
A Lewiston nursing home and three area school systems also have cases or exposures to the virus.
Farmington nursing home center of COVID-19 outbreak
Seven residents and one staff member have tested positive for the virus at Sandy River Center.
Mt. Blue High School classes remote Monday and Tuesday after positive COVID-19 test
Classes at the high school and Foster Career and Technical Education Center in Farmington will be fully remote for at least two days after a person with a connection to the high school tested positive for COVID-19.
Farmington police chief resigns to take post at Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Jack Peck Jr. has accepted the position of assistant director at the Vassalboro training center.
Maine town and city clerks optimistic for timely election night results
The takeaway is Maine should have results roughly on par with previous presidential elections. It’s the rest of the country we could be waiting for.