The Mills administration recommends, in line with the U.S. CDC guidelines, that people who are not fully vaccinated continue to wear face coverings in indoor public settings. Masks are still required on all forms of public transportation.
For many businesses, this was a breathe of fresh air and sign of hope for the summer season. Funtown Splashtown USA hosted a hiring event Saturday as they prepare for the season.
Hutchinson says while policies are not yet finalized, he welcomes the news from the governor and is very optimistic for the season.
That optimism exists at indoor venues as well. At Bangor Mall Cinema, General Manager Scott Warren says they re beginning to prepare for a busy movie season, as studios begin releasing blockbuster films again.
Gov. Mills pushes for increased funding to career and technical education programs
The Governor visited Foster CTE Center in Farmington Friday. She s proposing $20 million for tech programs as part of Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan Author: Sean Stackhouse (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 9:42 PM EDT May 14, 2021 Updated: 10:16 PM EDT May 14, 2021
FARMINGTON, Maine Governor Janet Mills is looking to support Maine career and technical education programs as part of the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan. She is proposing for $20 million to be invested into the state s CTE programs, something she said is long overdue. We know jobs in the trades bring with them good skills and good pay, along with stable lifelong careers, Governor Mills said.
Maine mother forms unique maternal bond with gorilla
Emmily Austin brought her baby to Boston s Franklin Park Zoo, where the infant fascinated Kiki the gorilla Author: Sean Stackhouse (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 5:16 PM EDT May 7, 2021 Updated: 7:23 AM EDT May 8, 2021
JEFFERSON, Maine When Emmily Austin visited Boston s Franklin Park Zoo, she never expected the bond she would form there with Kiki the gorilla, also a mother. She kept looking around the corner of the cave, Austin said. I was like, She s looking at Canyon. .
Canyon is Austin s five-month-old son. Last weekend, the Austins were exploring the gorilla exhibit at the zoo when Kiki surprised them.
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Sanford vaccination clinic begins offering evening vaccines
On Thursday, Mainers were able to come to the vaccination clinic on Main St. in Sanford and receive their dose after work, between 5 and 8 p.m. with no appointment Author: Sean Stackhouse (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 9:44 PM EDT May 6, 2021 Updated: 11:06 PM EDT May 6, 2021
SANFORD, Maine Health officials in the state are hoping to vaccinate even more Mainers by offering expanded hours at COVID-19 vaccine clinics.
On Thursday in Sanford, folks were able to come to the vaccination site on Main Street at the former Marshall s location to receive their shots between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.