In Maine and nationally, the dominant strain appears to be particularly virulent, but this year’s influenza vaccine appears to be a good match for it, said Dr. Dora Anne Mills, MaineHealth’s chief health improvement officer.
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Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Maine EMS panel narrowly approves recommendation to continue trauma patient transfers to CMMC
Trauma Advisory Committee directs review of EMS Trauma System Plan.
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Posted inSports
COVID-19 is becoming a significant player in the NFL playoff picture
Commentary: The Saints had 16 players in COVID protocols for Monday’s game, providing a possible window into what the playoffs could look like.
Posted inNation & World
Sudan officials say defunct gold mine collapses, kills 38 people
The company says the mine was not functional but local miners returned to work it after security forces guarding the site left the area.
Posted inNation & World
Gunman in Denver who killed 5 targeted some victims, police say
The 47-year-old gunman also died after exchanging gunfire with officers in a shopping area in the Denver suburb of Lakewood on Monday night.
Posted inVarsity Maine
Local roundup: Cony boys basketball cruises to win over Messalonskee
Parker Sergent leads Rams with 21 points.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Police: 2 transported to hospital after crash in Fairfield
Police say that the driver hit a Nissan Sentra and then struck a Central Maine Power Co. utility pole.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball: Cony rides strong second half to victory over Messalonskee
New additions Abby Morrill, Sage Fortin lead offensive surge for Rams.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
White House, Jan. 6 committee agree to shield some Trump documents
The deferral is in response to concerns by the Biden White House that releasing all the Trump administration documents sought by the committee could compromise national security and executive privilege.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Andrew Cuomo won’t face criminal charges from allegations by 2 women
A New York district attorney says that, while there was evidence to conclude the conduct the women described did occur, she couldn’t bring criminal cases over it.