The school board voted 8-1 in favor of the resolution.
COVID-19
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
RSU 14 psychologist wins state honor
Lisa Backman says her work has become more challenging and far-reaching because of the pandemic.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Top CEOs to meet with Biden to discuss economic relief in COVID-19 package
The business leaders are expected to bring up the proposal to increase the minimum wage, 2 people familiar with the matter said.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Vaccinations in Maine expected to increase slightly this week
The state CDC expects to receive enough first doses from the federal government this week to begin vaccinating an additional 21,475 people.
Posted inTimes Record
Maine CDC: Brunswick elementary school has COVID outbreak
“It does not mean that there has been any transmission within schools; more likely, transmission has occurred within the community,” according to a letter from the superintendent.
Posted inTimes Record
Midcoast vaccination efforts remain regional, headquartered at Brunswick Landing, for now
The clinic and the Freeport Town Council hope to increase transportation services and provide in-home vaccinations for those who are housebound.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Updated vaccine Q&A: When can I expect an appointment call from MaineHealth?
Also: Why doesn’t Maine have a statewide vaccination registration and appointment system? And what is the latest timeline for vaccination phases?
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Some states are holding key vaccine discussions in closed meetings
The lack of transparency raises the risk that some decisions will be grounded in politics rather than public health and that well-connected industries could receive special treatment while the concerns of marginalized groups are ignored.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine reports 273 new cases of COVID-19 and 9 additional deaths
The number of daily new cases continues to decline as Maine readies new vaccination clinics, including at Scarborough Downs.
Posted inLocal & State
U.S. CDC plans to increase vaccine shipments to Maine and other states
The White House said states would get about 5% more doses this week, and announced a new pharmacy vaccination program that will eventually include Hannaford and Shaw’s.