Portland-area teens will benefit if we channel new COVID response funds into the places where they live, learn, work and play.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
At 88, artist in New Hampshire finishes year of pandemic ‘daily doodles’
A year ago Tuesday, Robert Seaman started working about 6 hours a day on his intricate, fanciful illustrations in his 1-room apartment at the Maplewood Assisted Living facility in Westmoreland.
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Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 fall to about 600 a day, the lowest level in 10 months
Confirmed daily infections, meanwhile, have declined to about 38,000, their lowest mark since mid-September.
Posted inMaine
Maine planning more workplace, school clinics for vaccinations
The state is emphasizing convenience, making immunization readily available to Mainers whose work schedules or other conditions make it harder for them to get their shots.
Posted inNation & World, News, Sports
Frustration in Japan as leader pushes Olympics despite virus, lagging vaccinations
A full-page newspaper ad in Japan has condemned the government for forcing people to endure the pandemic without vaccines.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: New U.S. intelligence report suggests how Maine can address global trends
We’re in a good position to improve the lives of people without college degrees, to welcome foreigners to a democratic society and to diversify our workforce.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Mexico says Russia’s Sputnik V shortages mean limited 2nd doses
Mexico has received only 1.9 million doses out of a total of 24 million.
Posted inNation & World
Most in U.S. who remain unvaccinated need convincing, poll shows
The AP-NORC poll found about 1 in 5 American adults say they probably or definitely won’t get vaccinated, compared to about a third in January.
Posted inTimes Record
Wiscasset jail offers vaccines to inmates, staff amid COVID-19 outbreak
This is the first time Two Bridges has offered vaccines to inmates.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school board approves $26.82 million budget for voter consideration
Maine School Administrative District 11 will host a virtual public hearing via Zoom on June 1, and Randolph, Pittston, Gardiner and West Gardiner residents will vote on the proposed spending plan June 8.