Vaccine distribution comes as the pandemic in Maine spikes, with a record 551 new cases on Wednesday.
2020
Major storm rolls into Northeast
Some areas from West Virginia to Maine could get a foot of snow.
Central Maine school districts report more cases of COVID-19
Superintendents for Regional School Unit 19, Maine School Administrative District 49 and Winslow Public Schools announced new cases of COVID-19 in their districts this week.
College notebook: Northeast-10 Conference latest to halt winter athletics during pandemic
Decision a tough break for Messalonskee graduate Sophie Holmes, a senior at Franklin Pierce University; Cony’s McCormick handles lost season at Bates.
Sports Digest: Toboggan championships in Camden canceled
The U.S. national championships at Camden Snow Bowl won’t be held in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brazil, Mexico presidents among last to congratulate Biden
Both are seen as close to Donald Trump.
MaineGeneral medical doctor describes vaccination as quick, painless
Arun Ranganath, who specializes in critical care medicine and pulmonology at Alfond Center for Health in Augusta, was vaccinated Wednesday and recommends people not be afraid of taking it.
Republicans acknowledge Biden’s victory
But President Trump still pledges to press forward with almost nonexistent legal options.
Colby outlook predicts Maine economic recovery by 2022, if U.S. can control coronavirus
The annual report warns that economic recovery relies on controlling the pandemic, an effective vaccination campaign and financial relief from the federal government.
Man sentenced in Maine for scheme to defraud New England banks
The Boston man was part of a conspiracy to obtain the personal information of people with good credit scores so he and others could apply for unsecured loans in the names of their victims, prosecutors said Tuesday.