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Published
February 1, 2022

Falmouth council rejects mask mandate in close vote

Masks and other supplies will be distributed free of charge in an attempt to stem the omicron variant.
Published
February 1, 2022

Maine reports 13 more deaths from COVID-19 while hospitalizations decrease

In another metric used to measure pandemic conditions, wastewater testing in Yarmouth and Portland continues to show a downward trend.
Published
February 1, 2022

Communities rally to schools’ calls for help amid staff shortages

Falmouth, Yarmouth and SAD 51 have been grappling with a shortage of substitutes and volunteers as the omicron variant sends staff home.
Published
February 1, 2022

Falmouth council rejects indoor mask mandate

A proposal to require that masks be worn indoors in public places is rejected on a 4-3 vote by the Falmouth Town Council.
Published
January 31, 2022

Pfizer vaccine for children younger than 5 could be available by end of February

Pfizer and its partner, BioNTech, are expected to submit a request for emergency use authorization to the Food and Drug Administration as early as Tuesday.

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Published
January 31, 2022

New Orleans schools vaccination mandate taking effect

But waivers for those opposed to the shots are easy to obtain under state regulations.
Published
January 31, 2022

Ransomware attacks on schools rise during pandemic

Virtual learning makes them more dependent on technology – and more vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Published
January 31, 2022

British prime minister apologizes after report slams lockdown parties

The claims that Boris Johnson and his staff flouted restrictions imposed on the country cause anger and lead to calls for his resignation.
Published
January 31, 2022

Maine teachers urge lawmakers to address COVID sick leave loophole

A bill passed last year required local school districts to provide school staff with 15 additional days off for pandemic-related absences, but some districts have not done so since October, citing what opponents call a loophole in the original bill.
Published
January 31, 2022

Under pressure, Spotify will add advisories before podcasts about virus

But the tech giant declines to get rid of 'The Joe Rogan Experience,' which has been criticized for spreading misinformation.