News of the extension comes after a group of 44 U.S. Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to the CDC arguing that nearly six million renter households are behind on their rents and could face eviction once the current moratorium runs out.
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Televangelist Jim Bakker, his church settle lawsuit over false claims of a COVID-19 cure
The settlement calls for refunds to people who paid money or gave contributions to obtain a product known as Silver Solution in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New delta variant raises concerns, as Maine’s COVID-19 case decline continues
The Maine CDC has reported 20 or fewer cases for three consecutive days, but the agency’s director said the delta variant could undermine progress on vaccinations.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
After 30 years on the air, 92 Moose morning show host Renee Nelson retiring
Taking a “big leap of faith,” Nelson is departing Maine for the warmer winters of Florida.
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Bath shipyard union officer dies from COVID-19 complications
Rick Poulin, of Augusta, was a Bath Iron Works employee for 31 years.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Another 20 COVID-19 cases, no new deaths reported in Maine
New case numbers continue to trend downward, although the pace of vaccinations against COVID-19 has plateaued.
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U.S. hitting encouraging milestones on virus deaths and shots
One hundred and fifty million Americans have been fully vaccinated, about 45% of the population.
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Parents concerned about Waterville plan to move 4th, 5th graders to new junior high addition
Waterville Public Schools proposes to build an 18,000-square-foot addition to Waterville Junior High School that would be separate from the school.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Monmouth Fair to be first in state after 2020 lockdown
The 2021 Monmouth Fair will feature four days of events, rides and activities, starting Wednesday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
MaineGeneral looks to set up mobile vaccination clinics in Kennebec, Somerset counties
The health care provider has contacted 17 communities that reportedly have lower-than-average COVID-19 vaccination rates or are adjacent to communities with below-average rates.