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Coronavirus

Published
August 12, 2021

After heated debate, RSU 16 opts to require masks in elementary schools

The three-town school district left it to parents and students in middle and high school to decide whether to wear face coverings.
Published
August 12, 2021

Immunocompromised Mainers could soon get COVID-19 vaccine boosters

Some health care providers have begun preparing for booster shots in anticipation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's authorization, which could come as early as Friday.
Published
August 12, 2021

Over 200 cases of COVID-19 linked to Chicago’s Lollapalooza

The four-day music festival drew about 385,000 people.
Published
August 12, 2021

Mills mandates vaccinations for all health care workers in Maine

The announcement comes as case rates rise because of the delta variant and after outbreaks affecting two Maine hospitals.
Published
August 11, 2021

Masks now recommended for all tri-county region, most of state

Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, along with 10 other counties in the state as of Wednesday, were considered to have substantial levels of community transmission of COVID-19.

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Published
August 11, 2021

COVID-19 testing for travel can mean added cost

Insurance is typically not being accepted for elective testing required for travel.
Published
August 11, 2021

Farmington-based healthy coalition gets $1 million federal grant to help vaccine efforts in five counties

The project’s target population includes the unvaccinated in the service areas of Franklin, Androscoggin and Oxford counties.
Published
August 11, 2021

Schools fight back against Republican governors, defy bans on masks

Districts in blue-leaning urban areas especially are rebelling against the laws.
Published
August 11, 2021

COVID-19 tour of duty: Waterford health care worker provides care across the country

A member of the federal government's National Disaster Medical System worked front lines against the pandemic across the country.
Published
August 11, 2021

Waterville’s Thomas College reverses stance on vaccination rules for fall, will now require inoculations

The Waterville college joins a growing number of higher education institutions in Maine that are requiring inoculation for students and staff who are on campus.