Cases involving the variant are increasing 70 percent a week, despite a strict lockdown.
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Cold weather brings out competition, recreation at Quarry Road Trails
Nonstop Nordic held races Saturday and the trail opened up its welcome center.
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Thousands of Hong Kongers locked down to contain coronavirus
Residents will not be allowed to leave their homes until they receive their test results.
Posted inNation / World
U.K. doctors seek review of 12-week gap between vaccine doses
The nation has Europe’s deadliest coronavirus outbreak.
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During pandemic, esports growing fast in Maine schools as comforting team play
A group of three seniors at Messalonskee High School in Oakland are debuting an esports team this spring, as interest in the virtual sport skyrockets across the state.
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Maine CDC reports 328 new cases of COVID-19, four more deaths
Maine leaders in the Blaine House and Congress say they’re ready to work with the Biden administration on an expanded federal response to COVID-19.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Judicial order sets new limits on court appearances over COVID-19 concerns
Police agencies adjust to restrictions placed on each court.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Sens. Collins and King to join weekend COVID-19 relief negotiations with Biden administration
The two Maine senators are part of a group of bipartisan moderates known as the ‘Gang of 16,’ which led passage of the $900 billion relief package last month.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Biden’s plan for FEMA-run mass vaccination sites takes shape
Maine is planning large-scale vaccination sites, and Gov. Janet Mills will review the Biden administration’s proposal as part of that process.
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Republican lawmakers defend Capitol Police chief’s posts on Facebook
In a letter, 69 Republicans and an independent accuse Democrats of trampling on the free speech rights of Chief Russell Gauvin, whose posts raised questions about the legitimacy of the presidential election.