Vassalboro Business Association organizers said the raffle sold out, even though participation was lower than in previous years.
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Posted inNation & World
South Africa suspends AstraZeneca vaccine drive
Early results in a clinical trial indicate that the inoculation may not be useful.
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Posted inNation & World
In pandemic, more people choose to die at home
The thought of saying farewell to loved ones behind glass or during video calls is too terrifying for many terminally ill Americans and their families.
Posted inMaine, News
Watch: Freeport church rings bell to commemorate those lost to COVID-19
More than 463,000 have died from COVID-19 in the United States, including 635 in Maine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Despite pandemic, Viles Arboretum’s Table Tour continues
The annual event was limited to 160 people, who were given staggered entry to the arboretum’s trails to enjoy hot food while walking, skiing or snowshoeing.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Unity residents working to bring public library to downtown
Jean Bourg and Melissa Bastien came together to purchase a building at 38 School St.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine reports 154 new cases of COVID-19, one more death
The trend of relatively low case numbers continues as the state grapples with the logistical problems of distributing vaccines.
Posted inMaine, News
Independent-living facilities left in the cold by COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Dropped suddenly from the federal pharmacy contract providing vaccination clinics to nursing homes, these senior retirement communities are trying to secure protection for an equally vulnerable population.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, News, Op-Eds, Opinion
Flouting CDC rules, MaineHealth offered vaccines to all employees, even remote workers
Stay-at-home workers and even outside contractors got shots, while many of the state’s older residents await vaccines.
Posted inHealth
Confusion, frustration as older Mainers try to navigate vaccination registration maze
The lack of a statewide centralized system has led to a hodgepodge, complicating inoculations for many.