The Maine CDC recorded 8 more deaths, but noted that many of the new cases were from a test results backlog that the agency has begun to process and enter into the case reporting system.
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What airlines, other industries get in $900 billion relief bill
Congress’ pandemic relief package covers a lot of ground.
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State employees union files complaint over COVID-19 information sharing
The Maine Service Employees Union, which represents thousands of state government workers, says it has been requesting the information from the Mills administration since the summer.
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Chowder Rules!’ and ‘Jane Darrowfield and the Madwoman Next Door’
A fun book about all things clam chowder, and a new mystery from Barbara Ross
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Maine courthouses limiting hours because of concern about virus surge
Judicial branch officials said hours are subject to change and will be in effect through January.
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Acrobats hurt in circus accident reach $52.5 million settlement
The rigging suspending them by the hair plummeted to the floor during a circus performance in Rhode Island in 2014.
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ACLU of Maine: Prioritize prisons, jails in vaccine distribution
The organization sent a letter to state officials urging them to consider vaccinating residents of prisons, where several major COVID-19 outbreaks have occurred.
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Barr undercuts Trump on election, Hunter Biden investigations
Barr also undercut Trump by reinforcing the belief of federal officials that Russia was behind the cyberespionage operation targeting the U.S. government.
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Mainers over 75 likely to get priority in next wave of vaccinations
The Maine CDC says it will follow guidance from its federal counterpart, which has been urged by an advisory board to prioritize those over 75 and essential workers in the next round of vaccinations.
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As Maine Legislature starts back up, Democrats and Republicans present priorities
Both parties say they want to help Maine’s working families and small businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic, but their approaches could vary widely.