New evidence that it may be safe for schools to seat students 3 feet apart – half of the previous recommended distance – could offer a way to return more of the nation’s children to classrooms.
coronavirus
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
At Portland International Jetport, things are looking up, director says
COVID-19 vaccinations, an easing of travel restrictions and another round of federal relief funding will aid in the rebound of the Portland International Jetport, Paul Bradbury says.
advertisement
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
USM nursing students on front lines of vaccine administration
The 70 student nurses have been trained to help at vaccine clinics at the Maine Mall, York Hospital and Greater Portland Health.
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: COVID-19 variant from Brazil found in Massachusetts
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Crisis far from over for Maine women suffering prolonged unemployment
The state lost more than 48,000 jobs from February to December of last year, and women held 57% of those jobs. The crisis has drawn attention to systemic inequities for Maine’s working women.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Nursing homes still wait for more vaccine, which could be coming
Maine public health officials move to provide vaccine to long-term care facilities left without allocations while having new residents who are unvaccinated.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Schools need clarity on COVID rules
Strict social distancing rules, which may not be needed, mean most schools can’t reopen full time.
Posted inNation & World, News
Extent of COVID-19 vaccine waste remains largely unknown
Waste is common in global inoculation campaigns, experts acknowledged it was always likely to occur with this one.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
March 2021: Auburn Mall readied for mass vaccination clinic; no walk-ins accepted
No appointments were available as of Monday. More will open up “as soon as we find out how much (vaccine) we’re getting,” officials said.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Republicans’ opposition to vaccine threatens virus fight
A new poll finds 42% of Republicans say they probably or definitely will not get the shot, compared with 17% of Democrats.