Northern Light says it expects to administer the vaccine at two of its hospitals Wednesday, while other hospitals around Maine expect to receive doses Tuesday.
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The Latest: Boston joining other Massachusetts cities in again tightening restrictions
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Dr. Shah warns: ‘Let’s not forget the storm, even as the sun is emerging.’
Maine reported 426 cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths Monday, the day the first doses of vaccine arrived at hospitals.
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U.S. set for first COVID-19 shots as shipments begin arriving
Hospital workers begin unloading precious frozen vials of COVID-19 vaccine, preparing for inoculations that bring hope despite the grief of the nation’s rising death toll.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Legislature faces new costs with move to Augusta Civic Center
The use of the arena for House and Senate floor sessions to provide the space needed to meet physical distancing guidelines for COVID-19 will cost the state $4,025 a day.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland radio personality files employment discrimination complaints
Randi Kirshbaum alleges she was fired because of her age, a pre-existing medical condition, and her employer’s refusal to make an accommodation for her to work from home during the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Pandemic leads to log home sales boom in Maine
Log homes have always exuded a rustic charm, and they’re looking increasingly attractive as a place to ride out the current situation.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Fourteen more UMF students test positive for COVID-19
Across the University of Maine System, 60 students and staff members are currently positive for COVID-19, a decrease of 22 from a week earlier.
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Messalonskee Middle School in Oakland shifts to remote learning after COVID-19 case
Regional School Unit 18 Superintendent Carl Gartley also announced a positive case of the coronavirus at James H. Bean Elementary School in Sidney.
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Unwelcome in other countries, Americans fleeing lockdowns, flocking to Mexico
Unlike other parts of the world, Mexico does not require Americans to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test or undergo quarantine upon arrival.