Maine employers have 2 more months to apply for the program, which has brought more than $3 billion to the state over the past year.
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BioNTech raises COVID vaccine target to 2.5 billion doses
The company also announced it’s developing two new formulations: a ready-to-use vaccine that can be stored at fridge temperatures and a freeze-dried version that could be stockpiled.
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State health officials tell vaccine-eligible Mainers: ‘This is your week’
Maine CDC’s director says robust supplies and ample appointment slots mean people who are 50 or older should try to get shots as younger Mainers wait for the eligibility window to open wider.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
With business travel lagging, Portland lands direct flights to cities around the U.S.
The new flights could be temporary or long-term, depending on their popularity and the recovery of business travel.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sen. Breen: The ‘Back to Basics’ Budget gives Mainers the stability to rebuild
Maine lawmakers should fund essential services now and keep the government running while debating any new spending or policies.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
COVID-19 vaccines 90% effective in real-world U.S. study
More than 93 million Americans have received at least one dose and over 51 million are fully inoculated.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Winslow Town Office closes temporarily due to COVID-19 exposure
Office will be closed at least the remainder of this week.
Posted inNation & World, News
Biden urges state mask mandates as CDC director warns of ‘impending doom’
After CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky makes an impassioned plea to Americans not to let their guard down, President Biden appeals to state and local leaders to reinstate mask-wearing requirements if they have eased them.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Passenger vehicle travel rebounding to pre-pandemic levels
Americans may be rounding a corner in their response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inMaine, News
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over unemployment benefits for prisoners
The state reversed itself and withheld unemployment benefits for prison inmates who were not allowed to continue work-release jobs during the pandemic.