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1. The FDA on Monday granted full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for people age 16 and older. This is the first coronavirus vaccine approved by the FDA, and is expected to open the door to more vaccine mandates. (WMTW)
2. COVID-19 hospitalizations are topping 100 again in Maine for the first time since May. There are 123 people are in the hospital right now. (WGME)
3. Lewiston will reconsider its stance on face masks in schools. School committee members will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday to discuss changing face masks from optional to mandated. (WGME)
4. In the first week of scheduled practices, teams from at least three schools had to shut down in-person activities, including the football programs at Massabesic High in Waterboro, Winslow and Morse High in Bath. (PRESS HERALD)
5. Hot Radio Maine’s Cuts For Class is taking place Mon. Aug 30th 10A-6P at Crow’s Nest Barbershop 600 Turner Street Auburn. FREE back to school cuts for kids 18 and under. Walk-ins only. First come first serve. Standar cuts while time permits. Made Hot in Maine Dirigo Federal Credit dirigofcu.com. (INFO)
