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Maine will open up vaccine eligibility to school staff regardless of age
The announcement comes a day after President Biden directed states to prioritize school staff and childcare workers in vaccination plans.
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Federal vaccine deliveries are expected to increase. Is Maine ready?
The state is still exploring options to expand capacity, but the two biggest health care organizations say they are prepared to accelerate.
MAINE COVID-19 VACCINE TRACKER
1st doses given236,784Percent of Maine population17.62%Fully vaccinated127,647Percent of Maine population9.5%Full vaccination includes 1-dose vaccineSources: Maine CDC and U.S. Census Bureau.How can I get vaccinated?
GRAPPLING WITH CORONAVIRUS
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Local & State
Updated Q&A: Are there exceptions to Maine’s age-based vaccine eligibility? And can I eat dinner with friends?
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Local & State
Hannaford pharmacies to offer shots this week as more mass vaccination sites open
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Nation & World
The Latest: Pandemic puts 1 in 3 nonprofits in financial jeopardy
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House cancels Thursday session after police uncover ‘possible plot’ to breach Capitol
Nation & World
House prepares to pass landmark voting rights, ethics bill
Politics
Legislative panel votes to keep Maine’s ban on plastic shopping bags
Local & State
Maine groups sue ICE for information about immigrants held at county jail
Business
The Wrap: Restaurants reopen after a long winter
Editorials
Our View: Democracy’s survival depends on knowledge of civics
A new report offers a roadmap for making history and government more central in American education.
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Varsity Maine Posted: 7:30 PM
Gorham’s Nadeau twins at forefront of Rams’ success
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Lewiston-Auburn Posted: 7:23 PM
Bates College optimistic that fall semester 2021 may be almost normal
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Feature Obituary Posted: 7:12 PM
Louise Whitehead, 88, dedicated volunteer who loved baking, bridge and poker
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College Posted: 7:11 PM
Wednesday’s college roundup: Holmes scores 22 as No. 10 Indiana rallies to beat Iowa, 89-80
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Nation & World Posted: 7:04 PM
New killings deepen Afghan journalists’ fear of assassination
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Local & State Posted: 7:01 PM
Former Jackson Lab employee investigated by FBI
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Boston Red Sox Posted: 6:57 PM
Red Sox notebook: Pivetta ‘feeling really confident’ after spring debut
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Sports Posted: 6:48 PM
UMaine football to feature plenty of new faces in season opener
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Sports Posted: 5:55 PM
UNE planning for nonconference spring sports schedule
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Local & State Posted: 5:54 PM
Electronic campaign signs draw complaint in Gardiner area
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Local & State Posted: 5:50 PM
Federal vaccine deliveries are expected to increase. Is Maine ready?
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Boston Celtics Posted: 5:33 PM
Robert Williams earning expanded role for Celtics
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‘I feel misled’: Mainers react to strictly age-based vaccine eligibility
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Business
Cannabis version of Shipyard’s Pumpkinhead ale to launch in Maine
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Hannaford pharmacies to offer shots this week as more mass vaccination sites open
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State opening 2 mass vaccination clinics in southern Maine as supply grows to 55,000 doses this week
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Health
Can vaccinated people still spread the coronavirus?
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Maine will open up vaccine eligibility to school staff regardless of age
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Bowdoinham teen missing more than a week found safe in Brunswick
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Business
Competition for housing fuels construction boom in Biddeford-Saco
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Maine educators press state to prioritize vaccinations for teachers
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Cops & Courts
Maine funeral home worker charged with stealing wedding ring
February 27
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Local & State
Maine Department of Labor adjusts process that froze 13 bank accounts
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Local & State
Augusta man missing since January found dead
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Nation & World
Pentagon hesitated to send troops to Capitol over concerns about optics, general says
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Politics
Sen. Collins to back Haaland for Interior secretary, sealing her approval
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Local & State
Oakland woman impaled by tree branch in ‘fair’ condition
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Business
Portland wine bar MJ’s will not reopen
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Politics
Democrats agree to narrow who gets $1,400 checks in COVID-19 relief bill
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Feature Obituary
Louise Whitehead, 88, dedicated volunteer who loved baking, bridge and poker
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Nation & World
Cuomo addresses harassment claims, vows to stay in office
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Politics
Sen. King to chair Senate panels on national parks and nuclear forces
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Cops & Courts
Former Auburn lawyer Seth Carey arrested in Florida, charged with sex crimes
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Times Record
Brunswick mobile animal hospital severely damaged in wind storm
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Arts & Entertainment
‘Vaccine, vaccine’: Dolly sings ‘Jolene’ rewrite before shot
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Nation & World
Republicans take aim at Biden’s health care nominee over abortion rights
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Sports
Detectives look at SUV’s ‘black box’ from Tiger Woods crash
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Nation & World
SUV in deadly California crash came through hole in border fence
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Local & State
Bar Harbor post office employee paddles his surfboard to work
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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Bates College optimistic that fall semester 2021 may be almost normal
With more vaccines available, the Lewiston-based college hopes student life will no longer have so many COVID-19-related restrictions.
Technology stocks lead indexes lower as bond yields resume climb
Treasury yields hit the psychologically important 1.50% mark last week as investors braced for stronger economic growth but also a possible increase in inflation.
House prepares to pass landmark voting rights, ethics bill
The sweeping bill would restrict partisan gerrymandering of congressional districts, strike down hurdles to voting and bring transparency to a murky campaign finance system that allows wealthy donors to anonymously bankroll political causes.
Gorham’s Nadeau twins at forefront of Rams’ success
Seniors Adele and Grant Nadeau are among the best players in the state, and have helped the Rams get off to fast starts this season.
Nordic skiing: Edward Little boys, Mt. Blue girls hold leads after day one at KVAC championships
Teams from across the conference race in the classic Nordic race at the 5-kilometer course at Titcomb Mountain in Farmington.
Leonard Pitts: America spends a lot of time trying to kill democracy
Senate Democrats must unite to block the filibuster and pass 2 bills that will expand access to voting.
The Wrap: Restaurants reopen after a long winter
Coffee-centric treats for Maine Restaurant Week, and Standard Baking oven gets refurbished.
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.
Face the Music: From MAMM to Atlantic Records, Genevieve Stokes is on the rise
The Falmouth High grad, 19, is releasing her first EP, 'Swimming Lessons,' on Friday.
Lisbon may put a pause on allowing commercial solar projects
The Lisbon Town Council voted Tuesday to establish a moratorium on commercial solar projects so the town can consider rules to regulate them.
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