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PublishedFebruary 20, 2024
Supreme Court rejects Republican House members’ appeal over $500 fines for not wearing masks
The fines were issued in May 2021 to Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Ralph Norman of South Carolina.
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PublishedMay 15, 2022
What is the best mask for COVID-19?
A mechanical engineer explains the science after 2 years of testing masks in his lab.
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PublishedApril 19, 2022
Maine transit agencies drop mask requirement
Starting Wednesday, passengers on public transportation in southern Maine will no longer have to wear masks after a federal judge struck down a nationwide face covering mandate.
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PublishedApril 13, 2022
Federal CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 as COVID cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it was extending the order to allow more time to study the BA.2 omicron subvariant that is now responsible for the vast majority of cases in the U.S.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2022
With relaxed COVID-19 guidelines, to mask or not to mask?
With COVID-19 recommendations relaxed, Mainers navigate the new mask etiquette in different ways. For some, it's a matter of reading the room.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2022
No more mandatory masks in Oxford Hills schools
School board directors unanimously voted to make masking optional, as long as COVID-19 case rates continue to decline.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2022
Farmington-based school district removes universal masking mandate with stipulations
The Regional School Unit 9 superintendent is authorized to reinstitute universal masking in individual schools upon recommendation from the Center for Disease Control & Prevention.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2022
Masks now optional in Oxford Hills School District
School Administrative District 17 directors vote unanimously for immediate change.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2022
Bates College makes masks optional for most people
Lewiston college retains mask requirements in some situations, especially for events that draw visitors
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PublishedMarch 3, 2022
RSU 9 superintendent says he will recommend removal of masking mandate
Superintendent Chris Elkington says his decision is based on updated guidance from the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention and the state Department of Education.
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