The U.S. now has a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19.
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Palermo couple’s ‘nightmare’ bank account freeze reveals oversight in Maine’s unemployment claim review
Kim Crouse discovered last Wednesday that her primary account at KeyBank had been frozen over unspecified claims of unemployment fraud, a mix-up that took more than a week to be addressed.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Pittston Select Board holds public hearing to answer questions over the town budget
With around eight people in attendance over Zoom, there weren’t many questions to answer, but the Select Board was accommodating to all requests.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 202 COVID-19 cases, one new death
Mainers 60 and over will soon be able to make vaccine appointments, and a $1.9 trillion relief bill passed the U.S. House on Saturday.
Posted inNation & World
House passes $1.9 trillion pandemic bill in a win for Biden
Maine’s Jared Golden is one of just two Democrats to vote against the bill.
Posted inNation & World
Canadian regulator authorizes AstraZeneca vaccine
It’s the third COVID-19 vaccine given the green light by Ottawa, following those from Pfizer and Moderna.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Sen. Collins pushes for emergency diaper assistance funding
Local diaper banks, including one in Maine, are handing out an average of 50% more diapers per month than usual since the pandemic began.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
West Gardiner teen becomes Maine’s first female Eagle Scout
Mia Dawbin completed the requirements to earn her standing as an Eagle Scout earlier this year, making her the first girl to reach that rank in Maine.
Posted inNation & World
On video, Queen Elizabeth II urges people to be vaccinated
The British monarch compares the effort that’s gone into Britain’s national vaccination campaign against COVID-19 to the way people worked together during World War II.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner announces plan to reopen city buildings, library Monday
Even though people will be able to conduct city business in person, the Gardiner Public Library will continue to provide services through its takeout window for those who want to continue to use it.