The country has reported 770,842 confirmed virus cases and 11,833 deaths.
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Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
As U.S. reopens, campuses tighten restrictions for virus
Students are among the last adults to get access to vaccines.
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Posted inNation & World
States scale back vaccine orders as interest in shots wanes
The turned-down hundreds of thousands of doses provides a stark illustration of the problem of vaccine hesitancy.
Posted inNation & World
EU agrees to potential 1.8 billion-dose purchase of Pfizer vaccine
The bloc is looking for ways to provide booster shots and expand vaccination drives to include children and teens.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras perform spring concert to be presented in June
Because of coronavirus safety guidelines, an audience was not allowed, though an edited video of the performance will be shared on Facebook.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
On their first Mother’s Day, central Mainers reflect on pandemic motherhood
Mother’s Day 2021 is the first for these central Maine mothers, who experienced challenges and rewards during this unprecedented times.
Posted inMaine
Hospitalizations rise as Maine CDC reports 289 new COVID-19 cases
There was one additional death, and 135 of the new infections reported Saturday were in people under 30.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville extends city office closure until May 13
The Town of Winslow is accepting vehicle registrations for Waterville residents during the closure.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine
Amy Calder: An extraordinary letter and a gift
A recent letter from a generous, unidentified reader resulted in a donation to charity, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Unity’s Common Ground Country Fair set for in-person return this year
The fair is scheduled for Sept. 24-26 at the Common Ground Country Fairgrounds in Unity.