MaineHealth expected to vaccinate 115 people at the former harness racing track Wednesday and says it could handle as many as 2,000 vaccinations a day if supplies permit.
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Maine reports 273 new cases of COVID-19 and 9 additional deaths
The number of daily new cases continues to decline as Maine readies new vaccination clinics, including at Scarborough Downs.
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The Latest: Study finds AstraZeneca vaccine may reduce virus transmission
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine community colleges train over 10,000 in COVID-19 readiness
The state’s community colleges and industry groups are offering simple online training on how people can stay safe and in business during the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: A new whiskey bar, bagels are back, and more sushi
Looking for Super Bowl snacks and Valentine’s Day dinners? We have those too.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Mainers hope for more pandemic relief as Congress prepares next funding bill
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree says she has heard from more than 200 constituents in just the last month asking for more help from Congress.
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WHO team visits Wuhan research lab at center of speculation
The research center in the central Chinese city has been the subject of speculation about the origins of the coronavirus.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin County commissioners to consider anti-mask resolution
The proposal, offered by Commissioner Isaiah Lary, rejects Gov. Janet Mills’ executive orders mandating masks be worn in public and supports residents and visitors to Androscoggin County who do not want to wear maks.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Redington-Fairview General Hospital to begin next phase of vaccine rollout Thursday
The director of pharmacy said that the hospital received a small amount of vaccines for phase 1B of vaccine distribution, which includes those 70 and older.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Inmate at Kennebec County jail tests positive for COVID-19
Kennebec County Sheriff Ken Mason says the male inmate is in a quarantine block in Augusta.