Whatever their background, anyone who spends a stimulus check is channeling most of that money into an economy that needs it.
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Volunteer army helps Florida elders book coveted COVID shots
A group of more than 100 volunteers in Florida is helping seniors navigate the technology-heavy process of getting a COVID-19 vaccine
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Outbreak investigation opened at Skowhegan High, Somerset Career & Technical Center
The superintendent provided the board with updates on the recent change to an ‘outbreak’ status after multiple cases of coronavirus were reported at Skowhegan Area High School and Somerset Regional Technical Center.
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Farmington selectmen approve 2021 budget of $6.85 million
The budget is up over 12% after the LEAP explosion inflated workers compensation. Voters will decide on spending at the polls April 26.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Maskless presence prompts sheriff to skip future public meetings with Androscoggin commissioners
Eric Samson said he will participate only via Zoom to protect himself and staff from exposure to COVID-19.
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Johnson & Johnson seeks emergency authorization for single-shot vaccine
If cleared by the Food and Drug Administration, it will be the 3rd authorized coronavirus vaccine in the United States.
Posted inHealth
Global vaccine trust is on the rise, survey says
More that 449,000 people have died in the United States from the virus, with more than 26.4 million reported infections.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
U.S. rushes to catch up in the race to detect mutant viruses
Less than 1% of positive specimens in the U.S. are being sequenced to determine whether they have worrisome mutations. Other countries do better – Britain sequences about 10%.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Glenridge long-term care center in Augusta
MaineGeneral Health spokesperson Joy McKenna said eight residents and five staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 since Jan. 15.
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U.S. coronavirus deaths surpass 450,000; daily death toll remains stubbornly high
The daily toll amounts to 50,000 new fatalities in the last two weeks alone.