Local & State
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2021
U.S. lobster exports to China rebounded in 2020
Maine's lobster industry sees the boost as a positive sign in a year of declining international trade caused primarily by the coronavirus pandemic.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2021
For college freshmen, campus life can be lonely amid pandemic restrictions
Social distancing, online classes and mask wearing add to the stress of being a new student in Maine, and some campus counseling centers are seeing different and more acute complaints because of the coronavirus.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2021
Bill Nemitz: The ethics – or lack thereof – of jumping the vaccine line
While most of us wait our turn for a COVID-19 shot, others jockey for a spot up front.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2021
Employment barriers for highly skilled immigrants lead to ‘brain waste’ in Maine
Hundreds of immigrants have moved to Maine in recent years, including those with expertise employers in the state desperately need. But many can't get a job in their field.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2021
Maine eligibility guidelines for COVID-19 vaccine confuse, frustrate
Contradictions and exceptions within an evolving set of rollout rules trouble vaccine providers and those still waiting for their shots, but some in the field say they appreciate a degree of flexibility.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2021
‘One easy, simple step’ to protect Maine’s lakes from invasive species
Legislature considers a 'Pull the Plug Law' to require boaters to drain out any water before they leave an inland waterway.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2021
Maine lawmaker wants to require drivers to clear snow, ice off vehicles
Despite the danger, there’s no criminal penalty for motorists who don't clear off the roofs of their cars and trucks before hitting the road.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2021
Two employees at Westbrook City Hall test positive for COVID-19
The building will be closed until March 1 and a City Council meeting scheduled for Monday has been canceled.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2021
Bay State man killed in Maine snowmobile crash
Ryan Ducharme, 34, of Spencer, Mass., died when his snowmobile crashed into trees Friday night in Franklin County, the Maine Warden Service says.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2021
Downward trend continues with 147 new COVID-19 cases in Maine, 2 deaths
In another sign that conditions are improving, the seven-day positivity rate average of coronavirus tests has declined to 1.2%, the Maine CDC director says.
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