Many proposals aim to fundamentally shift power from the executives to state legislatures.
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Posted inNation & World
More Black Americans open to vaccines after outreach efforts
Local groups urge them to set aside their historical distrust of science and government.
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Posted inNation & World
Reforms follow deadly year in New York nursing homes
Lawmakers are facing an outcry from family members devastated by the state’s high death toll.
Posted inNation & World
Vaccine shortage hits poor countries
The crisis stems mostly from India’s decision to stop exporting from its Serum Institute factory.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
105 students, staff impacted at Skowhegan Area High School after additional COVID-19 case
The high school shifted to remote learning on Friday and the administration is looking for ways to staff the building in order to resume hybrid learning on Monday.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
COVID-19 case count in Maine exceeds 300 for fourth straight day
Though 37% of Mainers have now received a first vaccine dose, the unvaccinated population is disproportionately young.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Day One substance use and mental health center to move Hinckley operation
Day One is closing its Hinckley location because of a shortage of staff and plans to reopen operations farther south, continuing to offer substance use and mental health treatment for youth and families.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta fire department cancels COVID-19 vaccine clinic next week due to lack of supply
Fire department officials think the supply issue may be part of the shortage in the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Skowhegan man charged with using PPP loan for a barber pole light, church donation
Nathan Reardon was charged in relation to 4 separate applications for federal Paycheck Protection Program loans totaling nearly $240,000.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Vaccine supplies trickling down to small Maine medical practices
The Maine CDC distributed 400 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine to 4 independent primary care practices around the state this week but won’t be able to ship any next week because of reduced supply.