Republicans have been pushing since last spring to rein in Gov. Janet Mills’ emergency powers during the pandemic, arguing lawmakers should have a seat at the table.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
One year later, from job cuts to online commerce, virus reshaped U.S. economy
A once-in-a-century pandemic has ground on for a year, throwing millions out of work and upending wide swathes of the American economy.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Three Augusta schools report positive COVID-19 cases
Cony Middle and High School, and Farrington and Lillian P. Hussey elementary schools will continue operate on their regular schedules.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
In address to nation, Biden calls for states to make all adults eligible for vaccine by May 1
The president’s prime-time speech follows his signing of the $1.9 trillion relief package that he says will help the U.S. defeat the coronavirus and nurse the economy back to health.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Pandemic-era jobless aid payments approach $2 billion in Maine
The amount the state has paid out in jobless benefits since the pandemic started is almost as much as it paid out in the previous 15 years combined.
Posted inNation & World, News
Former presidents, first ladies urge Americans to get shots
Four former presidents are urging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as COVID-19 doses are available to them, as part of a campaign to overcome hesitancy for the shots.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine setting new records for ‘shots in arms’
Maine’s vaccine clinics gave a record 17,651 doses on Wednesday, and the state is again among the nation’s most efficient at delivering inoculations.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
At risk or on the front lines, some feel left behind by Maine’s vaccination plan
Mainers with serious health conditions and those with high-risk jobs are among those still waiting for their shot at COVID-19 vaccine.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy: Positives in pandemics – Extension’s role grows during COVID-19 crisis
Extension created resources to help Maine farmers and consumers and developed the capacity to analyze rapid COVID tests, while 4-H launched programs to engage with youth online.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Maine has history of withholding treatment from inmates. COVID is no exception
As a doctor who serves on one jail’s Board of Visitors says, ‘No one should be sentenced to lack of health care.’