Gov. Janet Mills and all four members of Maine’s congressional delegation signed the letter to a top regulator urging the policy change.
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Posted inMaine, News
Week In Photos Oct. 15-22, 2021
Here are some of our more memorable Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Posted inMaine, News
Cumberland County commissioners end jail emergency
During a meeting that lasted only a few minutes, commissioners voted unanimously to return jail operations to normal.
Posted inMaine
For the 1st time in 9 years, Maine Turnpike Authority to raise tolls in November
The turnpike authority had planned to increase tolls in 2028 but decided to do it sooner to offset revenue decline created by diminished traffic due to the pandemic.
Posted inNation & World, News
EU leaders, Obama give Merkel a big sendoff
The outgoing German chancellor has been the embodiment of the drive for a stronger united Europe for years since she attended her first meeting of EU leaders 16 years ago.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine
Amy Calder: We can make the season bright, and put the pandemic behind us
If all who are unvaccinated get the jab now, it would ensure we all have a happy upcoming holiday season, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in kids
The shots could begin in early November – with the first children in line fully protected by Christmas – if regulators give the go-ahead.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
With 575 new infections, Maine exceeds 100,000 COVID-19 cases since pandemic began
Transmission continues to be high, especially in parts of the state with low vaccination rates.
Posted inNation & World, News
China vows no concessions on Taiwan after Biden comments
The president said at a televised forum on Thursday that the U.S. is committed to defending the island if it is attacked.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
Local author releases new children’s book
Jeanine Deas brings storytelling magic to ‘We’re All in the Kitchen’