Bartender Josh Vaughn served the last drink at a Hilton hotel bar in Savannah, Ga., on March 14. He was furloughed the next day. The company promptly filed paperwork for him to receive unemployment aid, yet nine months later, he’s still waiting for the money. Vaughn is among more than 1.2 million Americans stuck waiting […]
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine may alter vaccination plan for oldest seniors, essential workers at highest risk
The state reported 376 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death Monday, as vaccinations continued.
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Posted inNation / World
The Latest: U.S. health officials say they plan to stick with two-dose vaccine regimen
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
All public schools in Lewiston go to remote learning this week
There is a wave of positive tests for COVID-19 and multiple instances of close contacts identified among staff members and students.
Posted inOpinion
Question of the Week: COVID-19 vaccinations are coming. How do you feel about your place in line?
In this week’s question, we want to know how you’re feeling leading up to the country-wide vaccination effort.
Posted inMaine
Front-line medical workers prepare for second vaccine doses
They say they experienced no trouble with the vaccines, and are asking Mainers to keep taking precautions as officials work to immunize the population.
Posted inMaine
Maine CDC reports 350 new coronavirus cases, one more death
The state’s seven-day average of new daily cases reached 531.4 on Sunday as older Mainers are asking how they’ll know when it’s their turn for a vaccine.
Posted inMaine, News
Older Mainers wait for word on vaccine: How will they know we’re here?
They want clearer, better communication from the state and health care providers about how they will know when it’s their turn to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Should workers wary of COVID-19 vaccines be forced to take one for the team?
Maine employers, like those across the world, are wrestling with the choice of whether to impose vaccination mandates for their workers.
Posted inMaine, News
‘Every single death takes a little piece of me’
Four nurses and a doctor witness struggles to survive in the COVID-19 units at Maine hospitals.