The Trump administration has dived back into Capitol Hill’s confusing COVID-19 negotiations, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that adds a $600 direct payment to most Americans.
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Tone deaf? Prince William’s tour criticized amid pandemic
A national train tour by Prince William and his wife Kate has received a frosty welcome from leaders in Wales and Scotland.
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U.S. virus deaths hit record levels with the holidays ahead
A former state senator relayed a warning from his deathbed: ‘We messed up.’
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Execution staff have COVID-19 after inmate put to death
Five of those eight staffers will take part in executions scheduled for this week.
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Pfizer vaccine moves closer to getting U.S. approval
Regulators have released their first scientific evaluation of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine and confirmed it offers strong protection.
Posted inHealth
Facing pressure, state lab to stop processing COVID-19 tests for hospitals
Six hospitals rely on the Maine CDC lab almost exclusively, while others do so in times of surging demand.
Posted inSports, Times Record Sports
Lewiston AAU girls basketball team making its case on Florida courts
Maine Basketball Club facing stiff competition as they play in a variety of basketball tournaments in the Sunshine State.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Staffing shortages caused by COVID exposure forcing some Maine schools to go remote
As more teachers and staff quarantine because of coronavirus exposure, school districts are struggling to find enough substitutes to keep buildings open for in-person learning.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine to resume winter sports schedule this week
Athletic competition had been paused for two weeks after multiple Black Bear teams reported positive COVID-19 tests.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine organic farm no one has heard of got a $1.2 million federal relief loan
Records show that Bridgton-based Common Ground Organic Farm LLC received the loan through the Paycheck Protection Program, even though no such company is registered in Maine.