A vaccine made by Novavax Inc. is the fifth to reach final-stage testing in the United States.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Androscoggin County jail sues state after housing its prisoners during pandemic
As the state sought to protect its prisons from COVID-19 infection, it transferred that risk to the counties’ detention facilities, writes the Androscoggin County’s attorney.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Lawsuit alleges that Cumberland County Jail violated pregnant inmate’s rights
The federal civil rights lawsuit alleges that handcuffing a pregnant inmate violates jail policy as well as federal and state law.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Health care providers outside hospitals feel ‘neglected’ in vaccine rollout
Some who aren’t part of Maine’s large hospital systems say thousands of independent health care providers have been left out of the state’s initial vaccine rollout, even if they work in high-risk settings.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
State rejects Sunday River Brewing Co.’s appeal of license loss
The Bethel restaurant and bar had hoped a hearing officer would reverse a decision by state officials against renewing the business’ eating and catering license.
Posted inNation & World
Lawyer: Soldier charged in Illinois shooting may have PTSD
Duke Webb, 37, faces three counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder in the bowling alley attack.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Sappi receives sustainability award for money-saving environmental project at Somerset Mill
The company was named a recipient of the Leadership in Sustainability — Water Award from the American Forest & Paper Association for a project at the Somerset Mill in Skowhegan.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Remember When: In 2006, the Maranacook boys basketball team won ahead of schedule
Talented sophomores, dedicated seniors guided Black Bears to the school’s first Gold Ball.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Vaccine rollout expands to emergency medical responders
Distribution of vaccines to licensed EMS workers in Cumberland County is ramping up this week, starting in Portland, Scarborough and Gorham.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Care packages donated to Bread of Life Ministries
K&A Engineering Consulting P.C., with help from Walmart, donated 25 totes to the Augusta shelter.