This is the first time Two Bridges has offered vaccines to inmates.
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Maine to offer free Sea Dogs tickets, L.L. Bean gift cards as vaccination incentives
Gov. Janet Mills announced the initiative during a virtual event with President Biden and 5 other governors whose states are using innovative ways to raise vaccination rates.
Maine begins vaccinating youths as young as 12 against COVID-19
The effort will focus on schools, but parental consent is required, and national data show some reluctance to giving the COVID-19 vaccine to children.
Anti-Israel graffiti at Bates College sparks state investigation
Slogans were written in chalk on the side of at least one building on the Lewiston campus.
Navy chief says BIW on track for increased ship production
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday said Bath Iron Works is on track to build two ships per year.
Pfizer’s vaccine approved for children 12 and older
Shots could begin as soon as a federal vaccine advisory committee issues recommendations for using the 2-dose vaccine in 12- to 15-year-olds, expected Wednesday.
Navy’s top officer to tour Bath Iron Works with Sen. Susan Collins and Sen. Angus King
U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday is scheduled to tour the shipyard with Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King Monday afternoon.
Weekly vaccinations in Maine have decreased by half in the last month
The Maine CDC also reported 214 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and no additional deaths. It was the 4th consecutive day of fewer than 300 cases.
Maine doctors to host forum on COVID-19 vaccines
The virtual event will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday and is open to anyone who has questions or concerns.
Bowdoin College students publish COVID-19 themed children’s book
The story follows a girl named Charlie who, despite the difficulties of social isolation, remote classes and itchy face masks, learns from her mother how staying home in itself can be a superpower.