Those who qualify include people who are having cancer treatments or who have immunodeficiency disease or other specified conditions affecting their immune systems.
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Posted inMaine, News
Portland vaccine policy applies to more than 1,000 city employees
The city is negotiating the implementation of the new vaccine mandate with various unions that represent municipal employees.
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Posted inNation & World
Vaccine-skeptical cardinal placed on ventilator after contracting COVID
Cardinal Raymond Burke is one of Pope Francis’ fiercest critics and an outspoken Church conservative.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Creative Portland checks for interest in indoor performances
Creative Portland is conducting a survey to gauge interest in upcoming indoor concerts, performances and shows. Questions on the survey, which can be found at bit.ly/3AO9ggo, include whether participants would feel comfortable attending small or large indoor concerts while masked, how likely they are to attend an indoor show between September and December and if they […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
New York City to require vaccinations for museums, stadiums, casinos
The move expands an earlier vaccine requirement issued for indoor dining that goes into effect this week.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine municipalities, counties gear up to spend federal relief funding
Local officials are figuring out how to spend $502 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, despite confusing guidelines and disbursement delays.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Foo Fighters require vaccine proof, test for Alaska shows
The band will play twice in Anchorage and once in Fairbanks.
Posted inMaine
Maine’s long-haul COVID patients confront ‘constant battle’
Health experts estimate that up to 23% of all those afflicted with the coronavirus have symptoms lasting for months or longer.
Posted inFood
What you should know about indoor dining amid the delta variant
How to manage risk when dining indoors, with tips from scientists and restaurant industry experts.
Posted inNation & World
Biden administration backs Texas, Florida school districts on mask mandates
The 2 states are experiencing some of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in the nation, but their Republican governors have prohibited local districts from mandating mask wearing.