The Legislature’s budget-writing committee approved a plan late Wednesday for spending close to $1 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds.
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Maine reports another 49 cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths
The new cases come as states around the country see a rise in infections and officials in Maine brace for a greater impact of the delta variant.
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Unlike courts and businesses, Maine jails remain in pandemic mode
Sheriffs and jail administrators say they are following state corrections and health agencies’ recommendations for COVID-19 safety measures.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
All is Fair in Love and…?
BETHEL — All is fair in love and…a pandemic? What do the two have in common? According to two veterans, there are three main similarities between the international pandemic and war. The first main commonality is anyone could die in either scenario. In the early months of the international coronavirus pandemic, the fear of death […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine CDC reports 5 deaths, 40 new COVID-19 cases
The agency has not indicated yet when the deaths occurred.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
The risks of COVID-19 to children under 12 remain low, even as vaccine awaits approval
All pandemic-era mask requirements and other restrictions became recommendations, including in school and child care settings, this month as Maine’s civil state of emergency came to an end.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
Maine is exception, but U.S. COVID-19 cases rise again, doubling over 3 weeks
Parts of the country are running up against deep vaccine resistance, while the highly contagious mutant version of the coronavirus that was first detected in India is accounting for an ever-larger share of infections.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation / World
Singer Olivia Rodrigo heads to White House to promote vaccinations for young people
The 18-year-old actress and singer will meet with President Biden and Anthony Fauci, and will record videos to encourage young people to get vaccinated.
Posted inMaine
Maine reports 65 new cases of COVID-19 over 3 days
The state announced the opening of a new vaccination clinic at the Portland International Jetport, as it strives to add more people to the list of those protected against the virus.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation / World, News
FDA expected to issue new warning on J&J vaccine related to rare autoimmune disorder
About 100 preliminary reports of Guillain-Barré have been detected, after 12.8 million doses were administered.