State health officials report 142 new cases of COVID-19 and 2 more deaths, continuing what has been a downward trend as attention shifts to vaccinations.
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Responding to criticism from local businesses, Lisbon council approves new plan to close part of Main Street
The plan to close a 4,000-square-foot block of lower Main Street has been met with criticism from some of the businesses there who say they depend on traffic driving by their stores.
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Bowdoinham teen missing since Friday, last seen in Brunswick
14-year-old Kayleigh Beasley was last seen walking toward McDonald’s at Cook’s Corner, according to the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office.
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Maine could begin vaccinating residents age 65 to 69 next week
As the pace of vaccinations ramps up, Walgreens stores also will start scheduling appointments for Maine residents 70 and older.
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Topsham winter softball tournament raises money for homeless veterans
Dozens of hearty athletes slipped and slid in the snow during the seventh annual Winter Classic, raising $7,525 for Maine Veterans in Need.
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Residents at Maine long-term care facilities readily accept COVID-19 vaccine, while some staff opt out
Many long-term care facilities reported that all of their residents chose to get vaccinated, but staff are more hesitant.
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For college freshmen, campus life can be lonely amid pandemic restrictions
Social distancing, online classes and mask wearing add to the stress of being a new student in Maine, and some campus counseling centers are seeing different and more acute complaints because of the coronavirus.
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Maine eligibility guidelines for COVID-19 vaccine confuse, frustrate
Contradictions and exceptions within an evolving set of rollout rules trouble vaccine providers and those still waiting for their shots, but some in the field say they appreciate a degree of flexibility.
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Maine CDC says clinics won’t be affected by delays in vaccine shipments
Maine CDC says only a ‘small number’ of second COVID-19 doses are arriving late to the state. Meanwhile, Walgreens is preparing to begin offering vaccinations to eligible individuals at pharmacies in Maine.
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Separated by his audience due to COVID, this Maine musician still hits a milestone
Pete Kilpatrick, whose music has been featured on The Office, will be performing his 50th virtual concert from his home.