As of Tuesday, about half of the 25,000 students and staff expected to be on system campuses this fall had verified their vaccination status. Friday’s the deadline.
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Delta variant dominant as Maine reports 375 new cases of COVID-19 over 3 days
Three more deaths are reported, and transmission levels in 15 of Maine’s 16 counties are high enough that mask wearing is recommended indoors for all people.
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Brunswick Landing gears up for Blue Angels airshow
Only 10,000 tickets per day sold for this year’s airshow, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Wicked nice to start the week, humidity returns by Wednesday
I mean, it’s August. We knew we weren’t done with the humid weather just yet.
Posted inTimes Record
Topsham fair closes out 2021 season with demolition derby and packed rides
Officials said they were happy with attendance after having to cancel the fair last year.
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Surge continues as Maine CDC reports 188 new COVID-19 cases
The seven-day average of new daily cases climbs to 173.5, and there are 68 patients with the illness in Maine hospitals.
Posted inTimes Record
State, local agencies try new strategies to fight skyrocketing drug overdose deaths
The program has had positive results in Lisbon.
Posted inTimes Record
Bowdoin College prepares to bring back all students, a first since pandemic began
Bowdoin College officials say that the vaccination rate among students and staff is nearing 100%.
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Mills mandates vaccinations for all health care workers in Maine
The announcement comes as case rates rise because of the delta variant and after outbreaks affecting two Maine hospitals.
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Equine nonprofit looks to improve Mainers’ mental health
Horses Over America Founder Gerald Scott and his horse, Hercules, stopped by two youth centers, two retirement homes and walked around downtown Bath Wednesday.