Kent Taylor’s death highlights both the struggle of some COVID-19 patients to manage ‘long-haul’ symptoms that are still barely understood by doctors, as well as growing concerns that suicide risks have risen as pandemic-related depression and anxiety spike across the U.S.
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Miami Beach curfew aims to shut down Spring Break partying
A party-ending curfew is in effect in Miami Beach, imposed after fights, gunfire, property destruction and dangerous stampedes broke out among huge crowds of people
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Clinics get ready to begin vaccinating Mainers 50 and older
Maine’s 7-day rolling average of new cases remains above 200, which a state health official said could be due to seasonal patterns but also new variants of the coronavirus.
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AstraZeneca: U.S. data shows vaccine effective for all ages
The trials included 30,000 volunteers and had a 79 percent efficacy rate.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
COVID-19 stimulus bill to create $500 million windfall for Maine towns and cities
The huge package passed by Congress will provide cash-strapped local governments a substantial source of additional revenue over the next two years, and some already have ideas on how to use it.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Stimulus checks arrive in moment of need for many Mainers
Recipients are spending the money on transportation, housing, food, veterinary care, debt reduction and other uses.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 172 new COVID-19 cases, one more death
The state is preparing to vaccinate people in their 50s starting Tuesday, but data suggest there’s some public resistance to taking the vaccine.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Jared Golden bucks fellow Democrats while fighting the system
The second-term congressman’s positions often put him at odds with his party. Will that help or hurt him in Maine’s conservative 2nd District?
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U.S. businesses near Mexico, Canada borders struggle with boundaries’ closure
Maine’s Republican Sen. Susan Collins asked the Biden administration last month to reconsider U.S.-Canada border restrictions.
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Fallout from riot, virus leaves toxic mood on Capitol Hill
Last week, a dozen Republicans voted against awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to law enforcers who defended the Capitol.