TOPSHAM — Residents at The Highlands assisted living and retirement community are receiving their second and final COVID-19 vaccination. About 500 residents and employees will receive the Pfizer vaccine at a clinic on Monday and Tuesday. “I think it’s just so uplifting,” said Mary Dowe, a nurse administering the vaccines. “It gives them a sense […]
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Posted inTimes Record
Local airports receive grant funding through COVID bill
Brunswick Executive Airport and Wiscasset Airport have received $13,000 each as part of a federal grant to alleviate financial pressure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thirty-one airports in Maine were awarded $9.7 million through funding provided through the COVID-19 package that was signed into law in December, according to an announcement by the office Sen. […]
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Brunswick school board asks state to make teachers a higher priority for vaccination
The school board voted 8-1 in favor of the resolution.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
RSU 14 psychologist wins state honor
Lisa Backman says her work has become more challenging and far-reaching because of the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Top CEOs to meet with Biden to discuss economic relief in COVID-19 package
The business leaders are expected to bring up the proposal to increase the minimum wage, 2 people familiar with the matter said.
Posted inMaine, News
Vaccinations in Maine expected to increase slightly this week
The state CDC expects to receive enough first doses from the federal government this week to begin vaccinating an additional 21,475 people.
Posted inTimes Record
Maine CDC: Brunswick elementary school has COVID outbreak
“It does not mean that there has been any transmission within schools; more likely, transmission has occurred within the community,” according to a letter from the superintendent.
Posted inTimes Record
Midcoast vaccination efforts remain regional, headquartered at Brunswick Landing, for now
The clinic and the Freeport Town Council hope to increase transportation services and provide in-home vaccinations for those who are housebound.
Posted inMaine, News
Updated vaccine Q&A: When can I expect an appointment call from MaineHealth?
Also: Why doesn’t Maine have a statewide vaccination registration and appointment system? And what is the latest timeline for vaccination phases?
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Some states are holding key vaccine discussions in closed meetings
The lack of transparency raises the risk that some decisions will be grounded in politics rather than public health and that well-connected industries could receive special treatment while the concerns of marginalized groups are ignored.