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Vaccine mandate spawns new fear: finding and keeping workers

by TOM KRISHER and BARBARA ORTUTAY Associated Press September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

Even those large businesses that favor President Biden’s decision are afraid that vaccination-averse workers will quit, or job seekers won’t apply for their openings.

Football, Sports, Times Record Sports, Uncategorized, Varsity Maine

Football: Postponements and cancellations shake up Week 2 slate

by Drew Bonifant September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

Wet field conditions, COVID troubles common causes of games being moved to other days or called off.

Business, Nation & World

Citing high shot rates, Denmark ends COVID-19 restrictions

by JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

As of Friday, the digital pass – a proof of having been vaccinated – is no longer required when entering nightclubs, making it the last virus safeguard to fall.

Maine, Schools and Education

Carrabec High School goes remote over COVID-19 outbreak a week after officials declined to require masks

by Taylor Abbott September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

The school board decided last week to resume school with a mask-optional policy and remain in-person “until the Maine CDC steps in.”

Portland Sea Dogs, Sports

Sports Digest: Murphy strikes out 11 as Sea Dogs win in return

by Associated Press September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

Chris Murphy pitches six scoreless innings as Portland beats Binghamton 3-1 in its first game since Sept. 4.

New England Patriots, Sports

Patriots notebook: Newton felt ‘bamboozled’ over five-day separation that preceded his release

by News service report September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

In a YouTube video, Cam Newton also said some thought he would be a ‘distraction’ as a backup QB, and said his release ‘had nothing to do with no vaccination.’