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Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Pfizer to supply U.S. with additional 100 million vaccine doses
That will bring its total commitment to 200 million doses for the U.S., enough to vaccinate 100 million people with the two-shot regimen.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Christmas trees donated to Sandy River Center residents
Franklin Savings Bank and Conifers Unlimited donated a total of 10 trees to the assisted living center in Farmington.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
RSU 73 sets budget timeline
At this time, it is not known if a District Budget Meeting can be held in 2021.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
St. Joseph’s food pantry expanding
The Farmington parish’s self-serve food pantry will start offering cooking classes and food budgeting courses.
Posted inNation / World
Trump calls on Congress to approve $2,000 stimulus checks, hints he might not sign relief bill
If the president refuses to sign the bill, the government will shut down on Dec. 29 and the $900 billion in emergency economic aid will be frozen.
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RSU 73 approves low- and moderate-risk winter sports
The district’s doctor and three nurses wrote letters supporting the proposal to allow students to participate in winter sports.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Mark LaFlamme
Christmas 2020: The ultimate bah humbug
This year, there is no unity, no sense of goodwill toward all mankind. The notion that “we’re all in this together?” A ghastly joke.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Lack of clarity on vaccine rollout creates confusion in Maine
The MaineHealth network asks Maine CDC about inoculation priorities – Should private practitioners be vaccinated? – as the state amends its plan in response to evolving federal guidance.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Jared Golden unhappy with ‘out of touch,’ partisan leadership on Capitol Hill
Maine’s 2nd District Democratic congressman blocked a $4,500 pay hike for colleagues, but went along with $2.4 trillion spending package this week.