State officials say the new highly contagious coronavirus variant has not been officially detected in Maine, but they assume it is already here and will soon drive more infections.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: More Maine venues should require vaccine proof
The Cross Insurance Arena and the Portland Expo are operating as safely as possible while sending a message to the unvaccinated.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. health care spending hit $4 trillion in 2020
The 9.7 percent jump is more than double the usual growth rate.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Retail sales rose a modest, seasonally adjusted 0.3% in November
News about shortages may have pushed some to begin holiday shopping early, in October.
Posted inUncategorized
Must employers follow Biden’s vaccine mandates?
The Biden administration says its rule-making authority supersedes any state policies prohibiting the requirements.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food & Dining, Nation & World
Paris bar marks 100th birthday of bloody mary
The vodka-tomato juice cocktail is believed to have been invented at Harry’s in 1921.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Litchfield taps into federal rescue funding for townwide internet coverage contract
In Litchfield, a town with approximately 3,600, there are 239 households without access to reliable high-speed internet, and town officials say the new arrangement will get ‘unserved households served quickly.’
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
U.S. faces a double virus surge as omicron advances, delta rages
Health officials call on Americans to get vaccinated, get their booster shots, wear masks indoors and get tested before traveling and before holiday gatherings.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
New York City to fine businesses $1,000 for defying vaccine mandate
The city will also apply escalating penalties thereafter if violations persist.
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares
Liz Soares: A Christmas wish to move beyond crisis
As we enter our second pandemic holiday season, Liz Soares contemplates all we’ve been through and what may lie ahead.