The head of the agency has said the Food and Drug Administration will thoroughly review each vaccine and not be rushed before making it available to the public.
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Posted inMaine, News
More than 50 COVID-19 cases at Canton nursing facility
The Pinnacle Health and Rehab facility in Canton reported 42 residents and 14 staff members tested positive for COVID-19 on their Facebook page Monday.
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Sports Digest: Hamilton positive for COVID-19, will miss next Formula One race
Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton reports mild symptoms as he remains in isolation.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College football: Ohio State still 4th in CFP rankings after cancellation
Alabama, Notre Dame and Clemson have the top three spots for a second straight week.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Chamber sues to stop hazard pay provision approved by Portland voters
The lawsuit asks a judge to declare unconstitutional the hazard pay that’s part of minimum wage initiative.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Trump campaign tries to overturn Biden’s Wisconsin win
The lawsuit suit argues that election officials improperly accepted more than 200,000 votes, but does not allege fraud.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta courthouse remains closed as another two employees test positive for COVID-19
The Capital Judicial Center is expected to remain closed to the public all week due to a lack of staff. It is slated to reopen to the public Monday, Dec. 7.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Collins, King part of group calling for $908 billion coronavirus relief package
The bipartisan package would continue providing unemployed Americans with an additional $300 in weekly benefits while funneling an additional $288 billion into small business relief programs.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden stokes first nomination fight with pick for budget chief
Neera Tanden, the head of an influential Democratic think tank, is a veteran Hillary Clinton aide seasoned in Washington battles over Obamacare and Trump’s presidency.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Cyber Monday shoppers fall short of projection but still post record at $10.8 billion
The gusher of online spending was a record, rising 15% from 2019.