‘This demonstrates that the virus has a sort of intelligence,’ says the mayor of an Italian city that’s been the epicenter of three surges.
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Posted inMaine
Homeless central Mainers ‘feel so stuck’ navigating pandemic winter
The struggles of homelessness have been accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as already tight housing stock over the last year has become even tighter while state protections against evictions limit new housing options.
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The Latest: Las Vegas benefits as Nevada eases some virus rules
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Biden, Democrats prevail as Senate OKs $1.9 trillion virus relief bill
The huge measure – its total spending is nearly one-tenth the size of the entire U.S. economy – is Biden’s biggest early priority.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 185 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths
Vaccine eligibility was widened this past week to school staff members, and Maine is relaxing travel and business restrictions ahead of the tourist season.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics
What’s in the Senate’s $1.9 trillion COVID bill? Checks, unemployment insurance and more.
The Senate’s version is slightly different from the House bill, and some key provisions remained in flux Friday night.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston might be getting some extra transit money from the federal COVID-19 relief bill
A U.S. senator from Pennsylvania congratulated Lewiston and Bangor for being among six cities that would benefit from COVID-19 relief funding if a $1.9 trillion is adopted.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Maine teachers begin receiving vaccinations in Mexico
More dedicated vaccine clinics for school staff are to start next week.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photo: Winthrop man gets a boost from Lewiston hospital
Bill Gillespie gets his COVID-19 booster at a special drive-thru.
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports
Sports officials optimistic that new gathering limits are ‘a step in right direction’
The governor’s loosening of the state’s indoor and outdoor gathering limits may allow fans to attend games and could lead to a normal spring high school season.