State Rep. Heidi Sampson’s ugly and specious analogy is being ignored by the leaders of her party.
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Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
With health care systems stretched thin, physicians reframe the debate over vaccines
Doctors address protection and support for medical community and why vaccinations are key to that.
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Posted inNation & World
Mask debate moves from school boards to courtrooms
Nationwide, new cases per day are averaging over 156,000.
Posted inNation & World
Elementary school teacher took off her mask for story time, then half her class was positive for virus
With more than 80 million children and adolescents in the United States, public health officials and researchers believe the pandemic will not end until coronavirus vaccines are approved for all ages.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine CDC reports 415 new COVID-19 cases, two more deaths
The new cases are the most reported in a single day since May 3, indicating that the current surge in infections and hospitalizations is likely far from over.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: The COVID-19 pandemic is harder for people with autism
We can use it to reflect on the ways that we mistreat neurodivergent humans.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Parent sues district over mask mandate in Winslow schools
Scott Fortuna says a decision by the Winslow School Board to require masks indoors infringes on his rights as a parent to make medical decisions for his child.
Posted inNation & World
More COVID-19 shots, studies offer hope for U.S. schools
The Biden administration says half of U.S. adolescents ages 12-17 have gotten at least their first vaccine, as research shows schools that can open safely if they do the right things.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
COVID-19 surge pummels Hawaii and its native population
The governor is urging tourists to stay away and residents to limit travel, and leaders are reimposing caps on sizes of social gatherings.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Florida children wonder what the big deal is about mask-wearing
The American Academy of Pediatrics supports universal masking for everyone, vaccinated and unvaccinated, in schools.