Schools in Regional School Unit 19 will remain open as the one positive case of COVID-19 is said to be isolated, according to the Center for Disease Control.
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Maine’s plan to distribute vaccine stresses racial equity, health care workers and the elderly
The plan submitted to the federal government Friday calls for vaccinating 80% of Maine’s 1.3 million people within 12 weeks, in a massive statewide effort.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Times Record Sports, UMaine Sports
The University of Maine women’s basketball team is eager to play, but start to the season still uncertain
Black Bears scheduled to begin campaign Nov. 28, but rigorous COVID-19 testing and a travel exemption from the state still loom as potential hurdles.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta using election grant money to extend hours, create promotional videos, hire poll workers
Augusta City Center and Cony High School, two of the city’s four polling places, will be closed to all nonelection business on Nov. 3.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Sports
Vermont Health Department probes hockey-related outbreak
So far, the Health Department has identified 18 confirmed cases among players and several close contacts and most are in adults.
Posted inCross Country, Sports, Times Record Sports, Uncategorized, Varsity Maine
Cross country: MPA to offer state championship meets, but not regionals
Troy Howard Middle School in Belfast will host the title meets on Nov. 11 and Nov. 14.
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WHO study finds remdesivir didn’t help COVID-19 patients
The results add to concerns about how much value the pricey drug gives because none of the studies have found it can improve survival.
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Coronavirus trounces both teams in ill-fated hockey game
All of those sickened appear to have been infected by a single person who didn’t develop any symptoms until after the game in Tampa, Fla.
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York County gets ‘green’ COVID tag for schools to resume sports, other activities
The Department of Education changes the advisory level for schools after outbreaks in York County ease.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Cases of COVID-19 at Skowhegan, Cornville charter school up to 19
Executive director Travis Works said that 11 of the cases are among adults, including himself, and 8 are among students.