Maine is among 26 states that have agreements with the federal government that require adoption and enforcement of all OSHA standards.
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FDA panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 boosters only for older and high-risk Americans
The group of outside experts rejects a plan to offer booster shots to the broader population.
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Maine reports 1,390 COVID cases in schools, 52 active outbreaks
The numbers represent a big jump from the 14 outbreaks reported one week ago, but school and state officials say community transmission is driving the spread.
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Maine COVID hospitalizations rise, with record number of patients in intensive care
The state exceeded 200 COVID-19 patients in hospitals Friday for the first time since mid-January.
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A doctor called COVID vaccines ‘fake.’ Now he sits on an Idaho health board.
The pandemic has led to hospitals across Idaho becoming overwhelmed with unvaccinated COVID patients and having to prioritize patients or even deny care based on who is most likely to recover.
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COVID-19 inpatient counts up in southern and central Maine; Bangor hospital has record number
The delta variant is pounding unvaccinated people, who account for almost all coronavirus patients in intensive care.
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Bath High School reports first COVID-19 case of new school year
RSU 1 Superintendent Patrick Manuel announced Wednesday someone within the Bath Regional Career and Technical Center community tested positive for COVID-19.
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Putin says dozens in his inner circle infected with coronavirus
The Russian president will remain in self-isolation for ‘at least a week,’ a Kremlin spokesman says.
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Demand for COVID tests rises as state reports another 652 cases, 3 deaths
The pace of new infections is straining the Maine CDC’s ability to review new cases, leading to a backlog that is likely to translate into sustained high numbers in the coming days.
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 16
Photo exhibit spotlights Maine, Russian works The opening reception for an exhibit of photographs called “Bridges of Friendship” will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St. The exhibit features photography by members of the Portland Camera Club and Photo Club Spolokhi in Archangel, Russia. Dennis Marrotte of Westbrook, […]