From ‘snowbirds’ to the evolving thinking over vaccination age groups, we answer questions about the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan.
2021
Posted inNation & World
Study: Warming already baked in will blow past climate goals
The authors say the amount can be delayed if the world quickly stops emitting extra gases.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Lawsuit alleges Maine smoked-salmon producer made false ‘sustainability’ claim
A federal lawsuit alleges Ducktrap River of Maine is misleading customers with packaging that says its salmon is sustainably sourced.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Officials provide no update on 2-year-old shooting victim’s condition
The boy shot in the head Saturday morning in Waterville was listed in critical condition Sunday afternoon, but a hospital spokeswoman said Monday she had no information on a patient by that name.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots face even more uncertainty
New England started the season unsure what the future would look like without Tom Brady. The Patriots face just as many questions after a disappointing campaign.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Massachusetts man charged with manslaughter in friend’s death
Police say Elliott Fama, 44, of Wilmington, Massachusetts, died after an argument over a cigarette behind a South Portland hotel led to a confrontation in October.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine DHHS closes Lewiston office due to coronavirus
Two employees tested positive; office expected to reopen Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
BIW gets another destroyer project after Congress overrides Trump’s defense bill veto
Bath Iron Works will add another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to its schedule after the Senate and House voted override President Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Wiscasset jail has 2 COVID-19 cases, officials say
Two Bridges Regional Jail is closed to the public and allowing only essential personnel inside.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Fairfield- and Unity-based school districts report COVID-19 infections
The cases were reported in Maine School Administrative District 49 and Regional School Unit 3.