As the debates among experts continue, many older people who are being vaccinated welcome the possibility of returning to favorite pastimes and hugging a loved one.
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Posted inMaine, News
Scammers targeting seniors waiting for COVID-19 vaccine
Police departments in southern Maine have started to receive reports from residents who have received suspicious calls.
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Posted inNation / World
Biden agrees to meet with Republican group led by Sen. Collins to discuss compromise COVID relief package
Ten Republican senators, led by Susan Collins, are proposing a relief package much smaller than $1.9 trillion plan sought by the president.
Posted inNation / World
Anxiety grows as long-term care awaits COVID-19 vaccines
Residents and staff were among the top priorities, but now many are being told they won’t receive a shot until mid-February.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 158 new COVID-19 cases, no more deaths
A total of 160 patients were in Maine hospitals with the disease on Sunday – 52 in intensive care and 29 on ventilators.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine sees progress, frustrations in rollout of vaccinations
With a central registration system still weeks away, experts say state officials need to use the time to build on critical partnerships.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Girls Basketball, Skiing, Sports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
No fans, no playoffs. So what’s motivating high school athletes this winter?
Athletes who have tasted postseason success talk about what keeps them focused during a pandemic-altered season.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
In a race for time, builders and health officials team up to vaccinate thousands of Mainers
They’ve turned the old grandstand building at the former Scarborough Downs racetrack into a mass vaccination clinic set to open this week.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Augusta, Monmouth and Gardiner-area schools report positive COVID-19 cases.
Maine State Administrative District 11 is experiencing staff shortages, as well, from the positive COVID-19 cases that the district has reported in the past week.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
At Waterville’s The Chez, customers and bartenders bemoan the loss of their ‘family’ during pandemic
Waterville’s The Chez Paree in the South End has been closed since March, leaving many without crucial social connections.