Most states are leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Coronavirus booster shots for the immunocompromised expected to be authorized soon
The Biden administration is fast-tracking efforts to protect some of the most vulnerable Americans from the highly contagious delta variant.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Schools reopen with masks optional in many U.S. classrooms
Some states are leaving it up to local schools whether students have to wear masks and others leave it up to the parents.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
How one small town is paying people $200 to boost vaccinations
Some folks in South Thomaston say they’ll take advantage of the town’s offer to pay $200 for getting fully vaccinated, but others say no amount of money could get them to roll up their sleeves.
Posted inNation & World
‘There are only so many beds’: COVID-19 surge hits U.S. hospitals
Coronavirus hospitalizations are once again surging as the virus’ more potent delta variant cuts across the country.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Worker shortage stymies vaccine mandates at Maine nursing homes
More than 40 nursing homes want to require employees to be vaccinated, but labor shortages make them wary of implementing requirements.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Lindsay Graham says he told Trump to ‘speak up’ on COVID vaccines
Graham said he had tested positive days after gathering with a handful of Senate colleagues on Sen. Joe Manchin’s houseboat.
Posted inNation & World
Florida children’s hospitals see pediatric COVID cases surging
Only Texas reported a higher total number of pediatric patients in hospitals with confirmed COVID-19 on Tuesday — 142 children — compared to 135 in Florida.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Mainers deserve better than failed attempts at leadership by Democrats
There’s a reason that 17 of the 20 states that lead in recovery of COVID-lost jobs have Republican governors.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Mainers’ eviction risk expected to stay low as rental aid keeps flowing
Maine has done better than other states at providing rental assistance to struggling tenants and helping people stay in their homes.