The Maine Department of Transportation’s latest construction plan is clouded by uncertainties about funding and whether more drivers will return to the roads.
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Posted inNation / World
The Latest: More bullish on vaccines, Biden open to goal of 1.5 million daily shots
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Posted inMaine, News
Health care systems open new COVID-19 vaccine clinics, but vaccine supply remains limited
Maine reported 259 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, and 3 additional deaths.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Can COVID-19 vaccines be mixed and matched?
The COVID-19 vaccines available so far require two shots, and health officials say the doses should be the same kind
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Uncertainty of vaccine rollout puts summer performance plans in limbo
This is when arts presenters usually set their summer schedules, but they don’t know what size audiences they can expect.
Posted inOpinion
Question of the Week: Should our government officials wear masks in public meetings?
This week, we want to know: Should our government officials be wearing masks on the job?
Posted inMaine, Politics
Susan Collins questions size of Biden’s proposed COVID relief package
Both she and Sen. Angus King agree that the distribution of vaccines needs to be accelerated.
Posted inMaine
Book club friends start community refrigerator to help hungry in Skowhegan
The idea of “freeges,” short for “free food refrigerators,” took root in New York City and has spread across the nation, allowing donors and beneficiaries a veil of anonymity.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Maine CDC reports 189 more COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths
A technological problem at the public health agency means new case numbers were approximate for Sunday.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
In-person learning suffers as COVID-19 quarantines deplete Maine school staffs
As more teachers and staff are forced into quarantine due to coronavirus exposure, schools are increasingly switching to remote learning because of staffing shortages.