Maine is among 26 states that have agreements with the federal government that require adoption and enforcement of all OSHA standards.
2021
Posted inNation & World
Biden, world leaders push climate action, vow methane cuts
‘We have to act and we have to act now,’ the president says, speaking on a White House set with virtual arrays of solar panels in the background and a wall of other global leaders listening on screens.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
FDA panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 boosters only for older and high-risk Americans
The group of outside experts rejects a plan to offer booster shots to the broader population.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine reports 1,390 COVID cases in schools, 52 active outbreaks
The numbers represent a big jump from the 14 outbreaks reported one week ago, but school and state officials say community transmission is driving the spread.
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Help Maine Kids Learn and Thrive—Submit a Meal Benefit Application Today!
This month, kids across the state are heading back to the classroom, and schools are eager to help them grow and learn. Yet, many families are still recovering from the hardships incurred over the past year and a half, and this Fall, 1 in 5 children in Maine could struggle with hunger.
Posted inMaine
Maine COVID hospitalizations rise, with record number of patients in intensive care
The state exceeded 200 COVID-19 patients in hospitals Friday for the first time since mid-January.
Posted inNation & World
A doctor called COVID vaccines ‘fake.’ Now he sits on an Idaho health board.
The pandemic has led to hospitals across Idaho becoming overwhelmed with unvaccinated COVID patients and having to prioritize patients or even deny care based on who is most likely to recover.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Nebraska, like Maine, splits Electoral College votes, sparks redistricting fight
Nebraska’s Republican-controlled legislature is considering changes to the congressional map that would give them an edge in a competitive congressional seat — and the presidential election
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Chamber unveils award winners
Chamber of Commerce hosts DRIVE via Facebook.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Sande’s Picks: Federal Hotel opening soon in Brunswick
The Federal Hotel is under new ownership and is undergoing a complete renovation and reimaging, including a new look, menu and name for the restaurant. Gerard Kiladjian, managing partner of the owners’ group, appeared before the Brunswick Town Council on Sept. 9 in support of the liquor license application and gave an overview of plans […]