Supply for the COVID-19 vaccine varies across the state: Lewiston-Auburn needs more while some appointments beyond Androscoggin County going unfilled.
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UMaine football team looking to remain safe during bye week
The Black Bears haven’t had a positive COVID-19 test yet, but other CAA teams have had to call off games because of the virus.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World
AstraZeneca: U.S. data shows vaccine effective for all ages
The trials included 30,000 volunteers and had a 79 percent efficacy rate.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
COVID-19 stimulus bill to create $500 million windfall for Maine towns and cities
The huge package passed by Congress will provide cash-strapped local governments a substantial source of additional revenue over the next two years, and some already have ideas on how to use it.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Stimulus checks arrive in moment of need for many Mainers
Recipients are spending the money on transportation, housing, food, veterinary care, debt reduction and other uses.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout backfired in some U.S. states
Broad eligibility expansion was too big for some states to handle – like Florida and Missouri – resulting in fewer vaccinated people.
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Scheduled end of mask mandate in Arkansas to continue as planned
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Potential sale of beloved Belgrade Scouting camp falls through
A potential buyer, who planned to allow some use of the Camp Bomazeen property by Scouts, backed out of the deal because they couldn’t get financing for the deal, according to Scouting officials.
Posted inNation & World
Miami sets earlier curfew after spring break crowds, fights
SWAT officers in bulletproof vests dispersed pepper spray balls to break up rowdy, spring break crowds that descended on sunny South Beach by the thousands, trashing restaurants and flooding the streets without masks or social distancing.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 172 new COVID-19 cases, one more death
The state is preparing to vaccinate people in their 50s starting Tuesday, but data suggest there’s some public resistance to taking the vaccine.