Community News:
Maine vaccine shipments to drop next week, just as eligibility widens to teachers
The state will not receive any doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, after giving 15,000 doses this week, but more doses may go directly to retail pharmacies next week.
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Maine will open vaccine eligibility to school staff regardless of age
The announcement by Gov. Janet Mills was welcomed by educators, though the state warned that without additional vaccine it could slow the timeline for vaccinating older residents.
MAINE COVID-19 VACCINE TRACKER
1st doses given244,698Percent of Maine population18.2%Fully vaccinated130,898Percent of Maine population9.74%Full vaccination includes 1-dose vaccineSources: Maine CDC and U.S. Census Bureau.How can I get vaccinated?
GRAPPLING WITH CORONAVIRUS
Local & State
Kennebunk school district investigating ‘discriminatory statements’ allegedly made by staff member
Superintendent Terri Cooper says the district was made aware last week of the statements gathered by a third party and posted on social media.
Local & State
Bishop urges Maine Catholics to choose alternatives over Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Business
State opposes bill that would extend jobless benefits to Maine’s self-employed workers
Nation & World
Pentagon reviewing police request to keep Guard troops in place for 60 more days
Politics
Legislative panel votes to keep Maine’s ban on plastic shopping bags
Arts & Entertainment
PSO’s Louis Armstrong tribute a Roaring ’20s redux
Maine Voices
Officials' references to 'Democrat Party' undermine civil political discourse
If you keep calling someone by the wrong name, then you’re making a conscious choice to be disrespectful, today's guest opinion columnist writes.
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Sports Posted: 5:27 PM
NFL notebook: Roethlisberger restructures contract to stay with Steelers
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Nation & World Posted: 5:26 PM
Myanmar crackdown on protests, widely filmed, sparks outrage
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Business Posted: 4:49 PM
Injured rigger visits BIW to thank coworkers, union for raising $61,000
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Business Posted: 4:28 PM
U.S.-China tensions threaten global climate change efforts
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 4:05 PM
Hospitalized Prince Philip has successful heart procedure
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News Posted: 4:03 PM
Sabattus road rage incident leads to SUV crash, police say
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Business Posted: 3:38 PM
State opposes bill that would extend jobless benefits to Maine’s self-employed workers
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Nation & World Posted: 3:24 PM
Eager to act, Biden and Democrats leave Republicans behind
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Local & State Posted: 2:59 PM
Rep. Golden asks federal government to reevaluate approval of CMP energy corridor
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New England Posted: 2:55 PM
Malcolm X’s boyhood home in Boston gets historic designation
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College Posted: 2:52 PM
Thursday’s college roundup: No. 8 Maryland tops No. 12 Michigan to secure share of Big 10 title
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Boston Red Sox Posted: 2:40 PM
Kiké Hernandez ready to be an everyday player, leadoff hitter for Red Sox
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Local & State
‘I feel misled’: Mainers react to strictly age-based vaccine eligibility
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Local & State
Maine will open vaccine eligibility to school staff regardless of age
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Business
Cannabis version of Shipyard’s Pumpkinhead ale to launch in Maine
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Health
Can vaccinated people still spread the coronavirus?
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Local & State
Hannaford pharmacies to offer shots this week as more mass vaccination sites open
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Local & State
State opening 2 mass vaccination clinics in southern Maine as supply grows to 55,000 doses this week
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Local & State
Maine educators press state to prioritize vaccinations for teachers
March 2
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Nation & World
White House says relief checks will go to most people who got $600 payments
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Local & State
Rep. Golden asks federal government to reevaluate approval of CMP energy corridor
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Local & State
Standoff in Buxton ends after road closure, school lockdown
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Sports
Boston Marathon plan to hand out 70,000 medals causing rift among runners
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Local & State
Hiker airlifted from Precipice Trail in Acadia
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Business
Injured rigger visits BIW to thank coworkers, union for raising $61,000
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Business
Claims by Mainers suffering long-term unemployment remain historically high
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New England
Malcolm X’s boyhood home in Boston gets historic designation
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Business
Former Jackson Lab employee being investigated by FBI
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Nation & World
Girl Scout troop for kids without homes sells nearly 20,000 boxes of cookies
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Nation & World
Ruth Bader Ginsburg could be honored with a monument at the U.S. Capitol
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Nation & World
Florida governor faces growing charges of vaccine favoritism toward wealthy
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Nation & World
Eager to act, Biden and Democrats leave Republicans behind
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Feature Obituary
Louise Whitehead, 88, dedicated volunteer who loved baking, bridge and poker
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Local & State
Augusta man missing since January found dead
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Business
Maine People’s Alliance hires Nora Flaherty as media affairs director
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Business
Maine official warns against Affordable Care Act enrollment scams
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Local & State
Lawyer goes to court for access to Maine crime lab records
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Local & State
Electronic campaign signs draw complaint in Gardiner area
Editors' Picks
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Schools and Education
As coronavirus cases fall, schools feel pressure to add more in-person learning
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Local & State
Have vaccine questions? We have answers
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Food
Which type of clam chowder is best? The debate is alive and well
For decades, New England partisans – and don't forget New Yorkers – have debated the matter, bickering over specifications like cream, tomatoes, salt pork and roux.
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State opposes bill that would extend jobless benefits to Maine’s self-employed workers
The Maine Department of Labor says federal laws would have to change before it could set up a system to benefit workers who are not covered by state unemployment insurance.
U.S.-China tensions threaten global climate change efforts
China and the United States are the world's No. 1 and No. 2 carbon polluters, respectively, pumping out nearly half of the fossil fuel fumes that are warming the planet's atmosphere.
House passes expansive police reform bill named in honor of George Floyd
The bill, passed along mostly party lines, would ban chokeholds, end racial and religious profiling, establish a national database to track police misconduct and prohibit certain no-knock warrants.
NFL notebook: Roethlisberger restructures contract to stay with Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger reportedly agrees to a $5 million pay cut as part of new deal that saves Pittsburgh about $15 million against the 2021 salary cap.
Cheering squads hold routines for virtual KVAC championships
Submissions for conference title consideration were due Thursday with the winners announced at a later date.
Our View: Juvenile justice reform starts with the youngest
Young children, no matter their challenges, need something besides a detention center. This is today's editorial.
Portland wine bar MJ’s will not reopen
The owner of the wine bar in One City Center says he's working on a new venture.
Maine Voices Live: Cidny Bullens
Tune in on Tuesday, March 9, at 7:00 p.m. for a discussion with the musician, activist and educator.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Keep Us Around’ by Now is Now
The rock song was inspired by a Stephen King pandemic novel along with the actually pandemic.
COVID-19 cases decline at Bath shipyard
Bath Iron works had reported 311 positive cases as of Thursday, according to the company's website.
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