The theater company will record one performance of its big moneymaker for people to watch at home but is shutting down the live production after several people involved in the show tested positive.
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U.S. restricts travel from southern Africa as world races to contain new ‘omicron’ COVID variant
Omicron’s actual risks are not understood, but early evidence suggests it carries an increased risk of reinfection compared with other highly transmissible variants.
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What is this new COVID variant in South Africa?
South African scientists have identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Local schools look to vaccines to ease COVID impact
Pooled testing has also eased the toll on schools, superintendents say.
Posted inTimes Record
COVID-19 cases among children in Midcoast, statewide continue to rise
Maine CDC Spokesperson Robert Long said vaccination remains the best way to curb the number of COVID-19 cases among Mainers.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
State will use federal funds to give bonuses to direct care workers
The federal government has approved Maine’s request to use $126 million in American Recovery Act funding to give bonuses to new and existing workers providing home- and community-based health services.
Posted inNation & World
Vast majority of federal workers get vaccinated, with no apparent disruptions
White House officials say the most important lesson for businesses from the federal experience is that once they take the first step toward requirements, their workers will follow.
Posted inNation & World, News
In the first holiday season with vaccines and boosters, case rates are climbing
As temperatures approach freezing across much of the nation, families are huddling indoors at a time when COVID-19 is accelerating at a disturbing pace.
Posted inLocal & State
COVID-19 vaccination clinic offering free milkshakes at Waterville McDonald’s draws large crowd
The free pop-up clinic was coordinated by the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention with the restaurant’s owner, Mike Ortins.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education, Sports, Varsity Maine
Hallowell-area school district denies unvaccinated athlete’s request to play basketball maskless
The request by Hall-Dale junior TJ Wilson has touched off questions about the local process for evaluating exemptions to pandemic protocols.