While the pandemic shut down large formal celebrations for the new year, officials at the Augusta Elks Lodge felt its members needed somewhere to go.
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The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Maine one of fastest states at giving vaccine; 700 new cases reported, 4 deaths
A total of 30,877 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have now been administered, according to the Maine CDC.
Tens of thousands traveled for winter holiday in Maine
Despite bad winter weather and an unrelenting pandemic, thousands of drivers were on the Maine Turnpike last weekend.
MaineHealth officials: Omnibus package reflects leadership of Maine’s senators
Federal support is critical to ensure that we can maintain access to needed health care in the 11 Maine counties we serve.
Farmington approves public works mutual aid agreement
A K-9 reserve account and several expenditures were also authorized.
From beginning to end, 2020 was the year of the virus
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New Year’s revelries muted by COVID as curtain draws on 2020
The experience mirrors national responses to the virus itself.
Augusta Fire Department starts COVID-19 vaccinations for local public safety workers
The Augusta Fire Department and Waterville-based Delta Ambulance have started to administer COVID-19 vaccine to public safety workers throughout Kennebec County.
Winter high school season delayed again in four counties
Androscoggin, Cumberland, Oxford and York counties are still designated as ‘yellow,’ which means teams in those counties can’t begin practices on Monday.