A Rhode Island lawmaker has introduced legislation that would bar discrimination against people who choose not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination
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U.K. advises against giving AstraZeneca vaccine to people under 30
But regulators in Britain and the European Union emphasize that the benefits of receiving the vaccine continue to outweigh the risks.
UMaine’s spring football season comes to a sudden halt
The Black Bears’ lone remaining game has been canceled after Rhode Island shuts down its program because of COVID-19 issues.
Vaccine shipments to Maine to decline next week, as cases remain high
Nearly half of the 401 new cases reported by the state Wednesday were people under 30.
Decision on Livermore town meeting date tabled
While an open town meeting is preferred by some selectpersons, the recent possible COVID-19 exposure raised safety concerns.
Hardware stores adapt to demands during COVID-19 pandemic
Hardware stores try to keep their shelves stocked this spring after seeing a serious influx of new gardeners last year.
Are youth sports an engine of B.1.1.7 variant outbreaks?
Most cases in children have been mild, but health officials worry about vulnerable adults interacting with them, such as coaches, instructors, child-care providers or parents. Across the United States, a number of youth sports coaches have become seriously ill or died during the past few months as activities have opened up.
Number of COVID-19 cases at Bates College keeps rising
Bates College has 77 COVID-19 cases among students and two-thirds of its isolation housing is full.
Androscoggin County 2nd highest in percentage of positive COVID-19 cases
The numbers have climbed in the past 28 days.
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