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Ellsworth, ME
Franklin and other towns across Maine are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Franklin, ME community.
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Maine COVID-19 Cases
Maine New Coronavirus Cases:
Maine Total Coronavirus Cases: 323,704
Maine New Coronavirus Deaths:
Maine Total Coronavirus Deaths: 3,057
Maine Total Coronavirus Cases: 323,704
Maine New Coronavirus Deaths:
Maine Total Coronavirus Deaths: 3,057
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
Coronavirus News for Franklin
Maine high court says EMS Board had authority to impose vaccine mandate
The EMS Board properly acted to ensure the “safe handling and transportation” of patients, including not exposing them to “certain communicable diseases.” ... More info »
Bangor Daily News - 04/26/2024 01:59amMaine’s high court upholds COVID vaccine mandate for EMS personnel
A group of emergency medical personnel challenged the 2021 vaccine mandate, but the Maine Supreme Judicial Court says a state board had full authority to impose the rule. More info »
Portland Press Herald - 04/25/2024 11:11amMaine high court rules EMS had authority to require COVID-19 vaccine for healthcare workers
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court confirmed that Maine Emergency Medical Services had the authority to require workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza. The rule was challenged by ... More info »
Yahoo - 04/26/2024 06:07amStranded hiker found in overnight rescue on Maine Appalachian Trail
Credit: Courtesy of Franklin Search and Rescue A hiker stranded deep on a remote part of the Appalachian Trail in western Maine was brought to safety after an overnight rescue Saturday and Sunday. More info »
Bangor Daily News - 04/21/2024 12:00pmSmalls to the Wall Race returns
TOWNSHIP E — The Smalls to the Wall steep creek kayak race triumphantly returned on April 20 after a hiatus due to challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic. It attracted seasoned paddlers and ... More info »
Sun Journal - 04/25/2024 10:00am
