Educators across the state are happy to see the state change its stance and give teachers a high priority to receive the coronavirus vaccine.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine stands to get billions in relief from Biden’s American Rescue Plan
Funds for a wide variety of groups, interests and needs are included in the $1.9 trillion package that Congress is expected to approve Wednesday.
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Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Outbreak in Cumberland-based school district raises doubt about adding in-person learning
Superintendent Jeff Porter says SAD 51 has had a ‘continuous pattern of cases’ since October, far surpassing those in the neighboring districts.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Winslow Town Office reopening to public Monday
Coronavirus pandemic related safety measures will remain in place.
Posted inNation & World
Smithsonian obtains vial from first U.S. COVID-19 vaccine dose
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has acquired the vial that contained the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine administered in the United States.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
As tax deadlines approach, Maine accountants calculate uncertainties
State and federal guidelines concerning treatment of forgiven pandemic relief loans and unemployment income still need clarification, prompting tax preparers to delay filing.
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Alaska makes vaccine available to residents 16 and older
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inMaine, News
Modest increases in vaccine due for next 2 weeks, with a big boost expected by end of March
Maine also announced a program to give free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
Posted inMaine, News
More women than men are getting vaccinated, and the gender gap could persist
The divide reflects priority groups targeted by the vaccine rollout in Maine and across the nation, and it could remain if men don’t change their health care habits.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Biden’s Rescue Plan sends aid where it’s needed
Millions of families, in Maine and across the country, can’t wait for a slow economic recovery to reach them.