The FDA action will be followed by a meeting of a federal vaccine advisory committee to discuss whether to recommend the shot for 12- to 15-year-olds.
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Maine’s first mass COVID-19 vaccination site to close as state shifts immunization strategy
As demand declines, resources are being moved from large-scale venues to other settings, such as doctor’s offices, clinics and pharmacies.
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As summer approaches, more coastal Maine communities regulating short-term rentals
Meanwhile, the Legislature weighs competing bills on the practice, including one that would levy fees on such rentals and another that would would bar cities and towns from passing rules prohibiting them.
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Six Brunswick organizations included in $1 million grant for vulnerable Mainers
The organizations include Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine, Tedford Housing, Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, Volunteers of America Northern New England and Growing to Give.
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Young people still make up sizable portion of new COVID-19 cases in Maine
Of the 231 coronavirus infections reported by the Maine CDC on Sunday, 39% were in people under 30.
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Maine continues trend of fewer cases, but hospital counts still high
Vaccinations continue to increase, with Maine approaching a 50% rate statewide for first doses, but a rising number of critical care hospitalizations shows the virus is still a threat.
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L.L.Bean announces return to 24 hour model at flagship store in Freeport
When the retailer temporarily closed all of its stores due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 it was the first time the flagship store was closed for more than 24 hours.
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30 people at Wiscasset jail test positive for COVID-19
Approximately 27 residents and three employees have tested positive for COVID-19, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention Spokesperson Robert Long confirmed Friday.
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Maine CDC director calls on young Mainers to get vaccinated
The number of walk-in clinics continues to grow as vaccine providers and state officials aim to make the process as convenient as possible.
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Topsham-area students to compete in international robotics contest
Mt. Ararat High School juniors Hudson Holden, Ben Humphry and Alyssa Moody designed a remote-controlled robot to operate underwater.