The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated their guidance for health care settings to make universal masking optional when community transmission is not at a high level.
Emily Bader
Emily joined the Sun Journal in April 2021 on the health beat. She previously reported for the Lakes Region Weekly, covering nine towns in Cumberland County. She enjoys taste testing chai lattes at local cafes, attempting to beat her personal best on the NYT’s mini crossword puzzle and watching thunderstorms. She’s on the fence about the Oxford comma.
Emily grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from Wellesley College in 2018. She’s lived in lots of places for little bits of time but now calls Portland home. She welcomes coffee shop recommendations, cookie recipes and news tips in her inbox.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Flu season begins this month, but questions remain for what’s ahead
Typically cases peak in December or January, but the pandemic over the last two years has made Maine’s flu season anything but typical.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County
Turner’s state valuation increases nearly 20%, rescue gets new ambulance
According to Maine Revenue Services’ preliminary assessment, Turner’s state valuation will increase by 19% in 2023 for a total valuation of $704.4 million.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Historic Auburn barn to get a new life out West
The early 1800-era French/English barn was formerly on North Auburn Road.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Tickborne diseases are on the rise, Maine CDC warns
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said it has recorded nearly 2,000 cases of Lyme disease so far this year.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Questions, tension face task force studying violence in health care settings
Friction surfaces between health care professionals and district attorneys’ offices.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
‘Steady stream of resignations’: Health care workers testify about workplace violence
The 13-member legislative task force was told the frequency and severity of abuse is likely the number one reason driving people to leave the profession.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Panel studying violence in health care settings focuses on lack of resources
Speakers painted a picture of Maine’s behavioral health care system being understaffed.
Posted inAndroscoggin County
MDOT moving forward with traffic signal design at Route 4/117 intersection in Turner
Town Manager Kurt Schaub said town officials have already considered and dismissed a traffic signal at that intersection multiple times over the years.
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Turner officials in the dark about MDOT improvements to high-crash intersection
Town Manager Kurt Schaub said this week that he has not heard from the state since a public meeting in June.