The 14-year Boston captain not only is returning to his former home, he’s also seeing his family for the first time in nine weeks.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine educators press state to prioritize vaccinations for teachers
As pressure builds to get children back in classrooms, teachers say they’re disappointed by Gov. Janet Mills’ new eligibility guidelines based solely on age. And President Biden says he aims to get every educator at least 1 dose by the end of March.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
Augusta Civic Center’s vaccine clinic closing next week for legislative activity
The clinic, which will be closed March 10-11, is due to reopen March 12, according to Kennebec County Emergency Management Agency Director Sean Goodwin.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Auburn Mall to host mass vaccination site starting March 17
Shots will be available to Maine residents in accordance with the state’s age-based eligibility guidelines.
Posted inNation / World
Merck will help produce rival J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine, White House says
The announcement comes as the White House looks to speed the production of the single-dose vaccine and accelerate the nation’s plans to vaccinate nearly all adult Americans in the coming months.
Posted inMaine, News
Hannaford Supermarkets to offer COVID-19 vaccine this week as mass vaccination sites open
Maine is reporting 182 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday amid concerns that cases might be plateauing rather than continuing to decline.
Posted inNation / World
The Latest: Fauci donates his personal 3-D model of virus to Smithsonian
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
‘I feel misled’: Mainers react to strictly age-based vaccine eligibility
Gov. Janet Mills and state health officials say the system is the quickest way to achieve herd immunity.
Posted inNation / World
States easing virus restrictions despite experts’ warnings
The push to reopen comes as COVID-19 vaccine shipments to the states are ramping up.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
To selfie or not to selfie? Why the joy of getting vaccinated is drawing backlash
People are divided over “vaccine selfie” etiquette, but health experts think they are a good thing.