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Tulare County Health Department begins vaccinating children ages 12-15 Tulare County is now offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12 to 15. All children qualify for a free vaccine, regardless of health conditions or immigration status, county health officials said. “The announcement allows our younger population to be protected and to protect their families and friends, and allows for a greater sense of normalcy for this age group,” said Tulare County Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Haught. “The pandemic has been especially hard on children, young adults, and our vulnera...

Maine businesses are scrambling to adjust to the COVID-19 safety protocol changes announced by the state over the past two days.

Answers to your post-COVID travel questions Dianne Newcomer View Comments Because the world is a little haywire right now, I am still getting emails about how things are looking in the world of travel, so I thought maybe I could share a few of them, because, after all, you might be wondering the same thing!  Q: I read that the CDC said cruising could start in July. Is it time to book a cruise to Alaska? A:  The rumors are out there.  Last week, the presidents of Holland America and Norwegian both hinted very strongly crusing could return to Alaska in August.  Yet, I tend to agree with the...

By Forrest Camire May 13, 2021 5:34 pm Effective May 12th, the Bureau of Land Management is taking extra precautions to prevent human-caused wildfires. BLM is prohibiting the use of fireworks, sky lanterns, metallic and exploding targets for target shooting, and firing tracer or incendiary devices on any and all BLM-managed land in Washington and Oregon. Drought intensity is increasing across both states due to low precipitation. Those who violate the prohibition can be fined up to $1,000 and/or receive a prison term of up to one year. In addition, those found responsible for starting wildlan...

COVID-19 restrictions lifted for fully-vaccinated people  AUGUSTA—Effective May 24, in accordance with new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Maine will lift all capacity limits and requirements to physically distance in all public outdoor settings. Capacity limits in public indoor venues will also be lifted.   This guidance also lifts the physical distancing requirements at indoor public settings, and allows fully vaccinated people not to wear face coverings indoors. However, businesses and other organizations may adopt policies for their employees or cus...