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At risk or on the front lines, some feel left behind by Maine’s vaccination plan

by Hannah LaClaire March 11, 2021March 11, 2021

Mainers with serious health conditions and those with high-risk jobs are among those still waiting for their shot at COVID-19 vaccine.

Maine, News, Politics

House Democrats defeat effort to rescind Gov. Mills’ emergency powers

by Kevin Miller March 10, 2021March 10, 2021

Republicans have been trying since last spring to rein in Mills’ powers, and said the Legislature’s return to Augusta means it is time to reassert checks and balances in the state’s COVID-19 response.

Health, Nation / World, News

Nursing home residents can have hugs again, federal health officials say

by RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press March 10, 2021March 11, 2021

While hugs are OK again for residents who have completed their vaccination, precautions such as wearing masks and using hand sanitizer remain as a counterbalance to risk. Maine is now considering the new federal guidance.

Business, Nation / World

What’s inside the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill passed by Congress

by KEVIN FREKING Associated Press March 10, 2021March 10, 2021

The House has passed a sweeping pandemic relief package over Republican opposition

Nation / World, News, Politics

Congress approves $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill in win for Biden, Democrats

by ALAN FRAM Associated Press March 10, 2021March 10, 2021

Maine U.S. Rep. Jared Golden was the only Democrat to vote against the bill.

Maine, News, Schools & Education

University of Maine System planning more traditional fall semester

by Rachel Ohm and Gillian Graham March 10, 2021March 11, 2021

Guidance released Wednesday says staff and students should plan for more in-person courses and activities, more students in residence halls and fewer restrictions on facilities.

Nation / World

Biden to order 100 million more doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

by Josh Wingrove Bloomberg News March 10, 2021March 10, 2021

Biden will make the announcement Wednesday during an event with the chief executives of J&J and Merck, who struck a collaboration to boost production of the vaccine.