Superintendents say data does not suggest schools are a main source of transmission for the virus.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Voting site for NG library question moved due to virus concerns
Citing an uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases among emergency personnel, Selectmen move the polling location for the Dec. 15 election from the Fire Department to the Community Building.
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Augusta courthouse closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Capital Judicial Center was closed to the public Tuesday and Wednesday.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook councilor protests mask policy for meetings
Councilor Elliott Storey says the city administration and City Council “want to take away liberties, I want to preserve them.”
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Restaurant workers out of work again as virus surges anew
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inNation & World
International flyers may soon need to get virus vaccinations
International air travel could come booming back next year but with a new rule: Travelers to certain countries must be vaccinated before they can fly.
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Maine reports 12 more deaths and record-high 255 new cases as pandemic accelerates
The Maine Department of Education plans to hire at least 21 nurses to conduct contact tracing at Maine schools.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
As cases rise, Maine colleges prepare to send students home to finish semester
Colleges around Maine will send students home to finish the semester remotely after Thanksgiving, but only after testing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during travel.
Posted inNation & World, News
Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite warnings
Millions of Americans are crowding the nation’s airports, many of them unwilling to miss out on seeing family and convinced they can do it safely.
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Judge finds Sunday River Brewing Co. in contempt of court, orders higher fines
The owners of the Bethel restaurant say they’ll comply with judge’s order to close until their license is reinstated.