With more than 600 colleges and universities now requiring proof of COVID-19 inoculations, an online industry has sprung up offering fake vaccine cards
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Maine CDC investigates outbreaks at Maine Med and Belfast hospital
The pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in Maine has ticked up in recent weeks as the delta variant has led to an increase in cases.
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Posted inNation & World
Pentagon will require vaccine for all troops by Sept. 15
This reflects similar decisions by governments and companies around the world, as nations struggle with the highly contagious delta variant.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Judge blocks Florida law, says Norwegian cruises can require proof of vaccination
The “vaccine passport” ban signed into law in May by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis appear to violate the First Amendment rights of Norwegian Cruise Lines, the judge ruled.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
COVID-19 case trends continue steady rise, one month following record lows
The level of community transmission in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties was moderate, but if trends continue that is likely to change to substantial or high.
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Norwegian Cruise Line asks judge to block Florida passenger vaccine law
The law prohibits cruise companies from demanding that passengers show written proof of coronavirus vaccination before they board a ship.
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What U.S. travelers should know before the Canadian border reopens Monday
The Canada Border Services Agency is expected to reopen starting midnight on Monday to non-essential travelers.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Schools reopen with masks optional in many U.S. classrooms
Most states are leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
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Maine reports 145 cases of COVID-19 as Waldo County emerges as a hotspot
Waldo has a case rate 2.5 times greater than what the U.S. CDC considers high transmission and 5 counties have substantial transmission rates.
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How one small town is paying people $200 to boost vaccinations
Some folks in South Thomaston say they’ll take advantage of the town’s offer to pay $200 for getting fully vaccinated, but others say no amount of money could get them to roll up their sleeves.