There have been 90 new cases per 10,000 residents in Androscoggin County over the past 14 days, said Dr. Nirav Shah Thursday. That’s a stark difference from the state, which is only 38 per 10,000 people.
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FEMA’s tasks pit COVID-19 vaccinations against hurricane preparations
With about 5 weeks to prepare for hurricane season, the federal emergency response agency is currently responding to 118 major disasters across the country, 59 stemming from COVID-19.
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Is it safe to go to big sporting events during the pandemic?
Experts are still cautioning against attending big sporting events during the pandemic, but say there are ways to make it safer if you go
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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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Portland’s hard-won identity as a food city is here to stay
An abundance of local food, eager diners and ambitious chefs built the city’s restaurant scene, and they’re not going anywhere.
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Lewiston-Auburn leads the entire country in daily average of new COVID-19 cases
The Lewiston-Auburn metropolitan ranks third in the country for the highest daily average of new COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks, according to data published by The New York Times.
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Dixfield school director says mask mandate to vote on budget ‘unacceptable’
Brad Dyer of Carthage said he’s being denied his right to cast a ballot at the districtwide meeting May 11.
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‘America is rising anew’: Biden touts progress in his first 100 days in office
Making his first address to Congress, the president pitches a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education.
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Maine vaccine providers expand walk-in options for COVID-19 shots
More sites are beginning to offer walk-in vaccinations as the state stresses convenience to maintain momentum in its program.
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Portland restaurants struggled with hiring. COVID made it worse.
After a year of double-digit declines in business that saw some restaurant workers leave for good, owners are having trouble finding summer staff, particularly for ‘back of the house’ jobs like sous chef and dishwasher.