COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine continue downward trend

The Maine CDC reported 144 patients with the coronavirus in hospitals statewide on Sunday, down 10 from the day before.

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COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine continue downward trend

But 26 additional deaths were reported on Saturday, bringing the pandemic death toll to 2,135.

Maine businesses make few changes despite end of CDC mask advisory

Most retailers in the state already had dropped masking requirements for customers, and some had done so for public-facing workers.

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Some Maine colleges and universities will keep the masks on, for now

The University of Maine and Maine Community College systems do not plan to lift their mandatory masking policies now. The state's private colleges are taking varied approaches.

RSU 16 to consider masking policy next week

Turner-based school district to immediately go mask optional

The vote drew several dozen attendees.

RSU 9 superintendent says he will recommend removal of masking mandate

Superintendent Chris Elkington says his decision is based on updated guidance from the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention and the state Department of Education.