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Maine approves ‘bill of rights’ for COVID-19 patients

by Associated press March 12, 2021March 12, 2021

The proposal requires state-regulated insurers to cover coronavirus screening, testing and immunization at no cost to patients.

Nation & World, News

Conflict grows between U.S. and allies over vaccine supply

by ZEKE MILLER, RAF CASERT, and SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press March 12, 2021March 12, 2021

Tens of millions of coronavirus vaccine doses that have not yet received authorization are being stockpiled in the U.S.

Maine, News

Week In Photos March 5-12, 2021

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021

Here are some of our favorite photos from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel from the past week.

Feature Obituary, Maine, News

Lives Lost: Charles Lake, Navy veteran and former manager of Rockland inn

by Melanie Creamer March 12, 2021March 12, 2021

‘Wherever we went, he knew people there,’ says his daughter. ‘He knew people everywhere.’

Schools and Education

Remote learning expands accessibility in education, study abroad

by Andrea Swiedom March 12, 2021March 13, 2021

What new learning methods will stick after the pandemic? International virtual exchanges may be here to stay.

Nation & World, News

UN chief blasts vaccine nationalism, hoarding and side deals

by Associated Press March 11, 2021March 12, 2021

The United Nations chief is criticizing the “many examples of vaccine nationalism and vaccine hoarding” as well as side deals with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers that undermine access to all people in the world

Health, Maine, News

Maine plans to mirror federal guidance on nursing home visits

by Dennis Hoey March 11, 2021March 12, 2021

For the first time in a year, families can visit loved ones and have some form of physical contact, provided the resident has been vaccinated and visitors adhere to protocols including masking and physical distancing.