The jump over the previous week was driven largely by third doses for older and immunocompromised Mainers. But the timing suggests that the Oct. 1 deadline for health care workers to get vaccinated also was a factor.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Will people want to camp among alpacas? Starks couple hopes so.
The owners of Sandy River Alpacas have submitted an application to the Starks Planning Board, proposing to add upscale camping accommodations to the site.
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Posted inNation & World
Trump faces deadline for questioning in defamation suit over sexual assault allegations
Summer Zervos, a former “Apprentice” contestant, filed the defamation lawsuit after he denied her allegations that he sexually assaulted her and called the women who have accused him of assault liars.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Waterville cinema to host film series through Nov. 1
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center is launching a film series, “(some of) The Best of Wes (so far),” featuring films directed by Wes Anderson, in anticipation of his upcoming feature release, “The French Dispatch.” The screenings are scheduled take place at 7 p.m. every Monday through Nov. 1 at 17 Railroad Square. Tickets are […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Ship’s anchor may have caused California oil spill
One environmental group decried a lack of initial coordination among the Coast Guard and local officials in dealing with the spreading oil slick.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Doctors nationwide growing frustrated over COVID-19 denial, misinformation
Front-line medical workers are growing weary of COVID-19 denial and misinformation in treating unvaccinated patients during the delta-driven surge.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
Cannabis lounges coming to Nevada
Nevada is now the seventh state to allow marijuana consumption in licensed public places.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram suffer worldwide outage
Facebook blames ‘a faulty configuration change’ and says there is ‘no evidence that user data was compromised’ because of the outage.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine Cannabis Report
Troubling trend for marijuana edibles: More dogs getting stoned on neighborhood walks
While the problem isn’t new, the ASPCA says it’s growing as more states legalize cannabis, causing serious health issues for pets.
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Damariscotta gallery displays Rockland artist’s work
River Arts of Damariscotta plans to present a solo show of Marli Thibodeau’s work in the River Room at 36 Elm St. The show, “Freedom + Discipline,” runs from Thursday, Oct. 7, through Wednesday, Oct. 27. An opening reception and artist talk on the language of non-objective composition will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, […]