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Disparity in vaccine distributions across Maine worsens – and explanations conflict

Bangor's mass vaccination site scurries to fill open slots, while those in Scarborough and Westbrook lack enough vaccine to operate at capacity.

Nation & World 1 min ago

FDA confirms safety, efficacy of single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Public health officials have eagerly awaited the arrival of the vaccine because it is easier to store and administer and could streamline the logistics of a complicated mass vaccination campaign.
Health

Updated Q&A: Should I be picky about vaccines? And how do I take myself off MaineHealth’s waitlist?

Answers to those and other questions about Maine's COVID-19 vaccination rollout.

GRAPPLING WITH CORONAVIRUS

Local & State

Mills makes push for another $30 million for broadband internet in Maine
- Sen. Collins and Nevada Democrat propose grants to expand rural broadband

Nation & World

The Latest: ‘It’s Up to You’: Ad campaign to overcome vaccine hesitancy is underway

Local & State

Maine CDC reports 17 more COVID-19-related deaths, 164 new cases, with vaccine boost coming

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Business

Former CMP executive among Texas power grid board members who resigned

Maine resident Raymond Hepper is one of five board members of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas who resigned Wednesday following a week of massive power outages.

Local & State

Lawmakers consider bill to prohibit prosecuting anyone younger than 12

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Local & State

Man charged with child rape volunteered with USM senior college

Reynold ‘Rey’ Buono's move to Maine was approved by officials in Massachusetts, and he remains free on $50,000 bail.

Schools and Education

State to ask schools to give standardized tests ‘when it is feasible and safe’

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Three-course meal to go? That’s one of the options during this year’s Maine Restaurant Week

The focus will be on what restaurants are offering, including dinners for takeout and outdoor or indoor dining.

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Local & State

Historic photos: February in Maine in the 1950s

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Editorials

Our View: Maine State Police should be more transparent

Health care Posted: 4:00 AM

Disparity in vaccine distributions across Maine worsens – and explanations conflict
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Vote 'yes' March 9 for Freeport bridge safety bond
Business Posted: 4:00 AM

Beth Kelsch assumes role as MaineHealth general counsel
Business Posted: 4:00 AM

Beth Kelsch assumes role as MaineHealth general counsel
Nation & World Posted: 4:00 AM

FDA confirms safety, efficacy of single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Support citizens over party – open Maine primaries to independents
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Maine Legislature must actively address COVID's impact
Feature Obituary Posted: 4:00 AM

Marion Rathbone, 77, a ‘tornado of love’ who sacrificed for her kids
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Original flag misrepresents Maine state tree
Meetinghouse Posted: 4:00 AM

Richard McWilliams, Yarmouth: Hard-won victory in the Buckthorn Battle of 2020
Meetinghouse Posted: 4:00 AM

Anne Cyr, Buxton: All I need to see and hear is right in front of me
Meetinghouse Posted: 4:00 AM

Carolynn Floryan, Yarmouth: Out like a lamb, with eight hands to help

MAINE COVID-19 VACCINE TRACKER

1st doses given

206,647

Percent of Maine population

15.37%

2nd doses given

102,024

Percent of Maine population

7.59%

Sources: Maine CDC and U.S. Census Bureau.

How can I get vaccinated?

Business

Portland group key to convincing General Mills to drop chemical from mac-and-cheese processing
Local & State

University trustees approve 580-bed residence hall, student center for USM
Local & State

Portland activists, tenants want to join lawsuit and defend rent control
Times Record

After a two-month battle, Georgetown COVID patient heads home
Feature Obituary

Marion Rathbone, 77, a ‘tornado of love’ who sacrificed for her kids

TODAY'S LETTERS

Letters

Original flag misrepresents Maine state tree

Today's Crossword

More press herald news

Local & State

Trek Across Maine will be a virtual event again this year
Business

Maine pandemic relief loan recipients grow to 8,500 in latest round
Local & State

Maine Public’s president to retire
Local & State

Suspended Gardiner attorney denies claims in second civil complaint
Local & State

Marble bust of powerful 19th century Mainer damaged by mob at U.S. Capitol last month
Business

Portland’s Wex reports virus-related financial woes in 2020
Politics

Kevin McCarthy, Liz Cheney spar over Trump CPAC speech and his future in the party
Nation & World

Life amid the ruins of QAnon: ‘I wanted my family back’
Nation & World

Capitol Police were warned of violence before riot, acting chief says

Editors' Picks

Business

Employment barriers for highly skilled immigrants lead to ‘brain waste’ in Maine

Food

With right attitude and outerwear, the fun of dining outside in winter outweighs the drawbacks

Local & State

Have vaccine questions? We have answers

Augusta Civic Center’s vaccination clinic gives more than 1,300 doses in first week

MaineGeneral Medical Center spokesperson Joy McKenna said the clinic could give 1,000 shots a day if the vaccine supply allowed it.

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Gains for bank stocks help lead major U.S. indexes higher

Investors are still anticipating another round of stimulus to help boost the economy.

The House is about to pass more COVID-19 relief. What’s in the bill?

This is unlikely to be the final version of the legislation, but here’s a look at where things stand.

Hawks blow out struggling Celtics, 127-112

Danilo Gallinari sets an Atlanta franchise record with 10 3-pointers, scoring 38 points against the Celtics, who have lost three straight.

Nordic skiers embrace season of differences and challenges

It's an unusual season with the pandemic going on, but coaches and skiers are happy with what they have going.

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Leonard Pitts: Black history is U.S. history. It will not be erased – no matter how hard America tries

Black history is one of the few fields whose teaching routinely causes the sort of agita we’ve seen yet again this year.

The Wrap: A restaurant residency, Taco Tuesdays and a farewell to Bill’s Pizza

Also, Oakhurst Dairy plans events to celebrate its 100th anniversary, and a Maine chef needs your support in a contest.

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.

Three-course meal to go? That’s one of the options during this year’s Maine Restaurant Week

The focus will be on what restaurants are offering, including dinners for takeout and outdoor or indoor dining.

‘It’s Up to You’: Ad campaign to overcome vaccine hesitancy is underway

The first concerted effort urging Americans to get vaccinated will encourage those skeptical of the vaccines to visit a new website for the latest information on their safety and availability.

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