WASHINGTON – COVID-19 vaccine boosters will tackle one coronavirus variant at a time, focusing first on a mutation recently identified in South Africa that is alarming scientists, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, told McClatchy in an interview. The “ultimate solution” to the coronavirus pandemic may be a vaccine that protects against […]
February 2021
Posted inNation & World
Two FBI agents killed, 3 wounded, suspect dead in Florida
The agents were serving a federal search warrant in a child pornography case.
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Posted inEvents
Watch: Maine Voices Live Waterville with Matt Apuzzo
The chat with the Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter took place Feb. 16.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Democrats make case for conviction; Trump denies charges stemming from riot
In dueling filings, House Democrats link Trump’s baseless efforts to overturn the presidential election to the riot at the Capitol, while the former president’s lawyers say the Senate trial should be considered unconstitutional because Trump is no longer in office.
Posted inTimes Record
Woolwich approves first recreational marijuana greenhouse
Some residents are concerned about traffic and crime.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Swimming and diving: High school teams adjusting to virtual meets
Area swimmers are happy to be competing in any way, but acknowledge this season’s virtual meets feel odd.
Posted inLocal & State
U.S. CDC plans to increase vaccine shipments to Maine and other states
The White House said states would get about 5% more doses this week, and announced a new pharmacy vaccination program that will eventually include Hannaford and Shaw’s.
Posted inNation & World
Ocasio-Cortez reveals past sexual assault, faults Republicans over riot
Invoking her past experiences, she criticized conservatives who downplay the threats to lawmakers and say that she and other Democrats should move on.
Posted inSports
MLB season to start on time after players reject delay
Players will start reporting to spring training in two weeks and the regular season will begin on April 1.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Idexx revenue jumps 12% to $2.71 billion in 2020
The Westbrook-based veterinary diagnostic testing firm also reported a net income boost of 31% over 2019.