About 2,600 people filed new benefit claims or reopened previous claims last week, the Maine Department of Labor reported Thursday.
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Biden says as U.S. hits goal of 100 million vaccinations, it can help Canada and Mexico
The president has moved to speed up deliveries from Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, and to expand the number of places to get shots and people who can administer them.
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U.S. schools, camps consider summer learning programs to help kids catch up
The most recent coronavirus relief package allocates $30 billion specifically for summer school, after-school and other enrichment programs.
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The Latest: New Hampshire to make all adults eligible for vaccine within weeks
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Vaccine restrictions vanish in pockets of the U.S., offering a glimpse of the future
Maine’s Nirav Shah, president of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, says colleagues across the country say that they are starting to see appointments go unfilled.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
State looking for explanations as COVID-19 case counts inch higher
Cases and hospitalizations have been creeping up in the last month, raising concerns about another wave of infections before vaccinations can have an impact.
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Oxford Casino, hotel bet on a safe reopening
Oxford Casino expands to 50% customer capacity March 26; rehiring laid-off workers and adding new staff.
Posted inLocal Sports, Maine colleges
UMF finalizing plans, but there will be no spring sports for CMCC
The Mustangs planning to hold workouts but not games, while the Beavers are waiting for the North Atlantic Conference to OK their game plans.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston approves forgivable loan program for local landlords
The City Council also accepted an updated emergency small business loan program that expands eligibility to nonprofit organizations.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston, Auburn set to receive millions from federal relief bill
The Twin Cities account for $37 million of the estimated $118 million that will go directly to Maine’s five largest cities.