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Vaccine shipments to Maine slated to increase next week
While larger and steadier vaccine supplies will likely prompt changes by the Mills administration, the 41 additional COVID-related deaths identified since late January highlight the ongoing toll of the pandemic.
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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.
MAINE COVID-19 VACCINE TRACKER
1st doses given211,451Percent of Maine population15.73%2nd doses given105,011Percent of Maine population7.81%Sources: Maine CDC and U.S. Census Bureau.How can I get vaccinated?
GRAPPLING WITH CORONAVIRUS
Local & State
Portland mayor’s proclamation accidentally opens old wounds
Mayor Kate Snyder, whose acknowledgement of Khojaly Remembrance Day inflamed longstanding tensions between Mainers with Armenian and Azerbaijani ties, says future proclamation requests will face greater scrutiny.
Business
Cable companies win a round in lawsuit over Maine’s a la carte law
The law would have required cable companies to give subscribers the option of purchasing access to individual cable channels rather than bundled packages.
Elections
Secretary of State Bellows touts Maine electoral practices to congressional panel
The former Democratic state senator, testifying alongside Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams, says voting should be ‘equal and safe and secure all across the country.’
Local & State
Westbrook settles lawsuit alleging racial bias by police for $40,000
A Lewiston man said police pulled him over and then arrested him because he is Black.
Local & State
Maine’s congressional delegation asks Biden to protect lobstermen from proposed rules to save right whales
Do This
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.
Nation & World
Biden lifts Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to U.S.
Editorials
Our View: Maine State Police should be more transparent
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Politics Posted: 9:48 PM
Conservative gathering to feature Trump’s false fraud claims
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Local & State Posted: 9:14 PM
New round of federal rent relief becomes available Monday
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Local & State Posted: 9:10 PM
News organizations’ lawsuit amended to challenge new rules on court filings
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Politics Posted: 9:08 PM
Maine Senate confirms nomination of DEP commissioner
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Nation & World Posted: 8:29 PM
U.S. bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia
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New England Posted: 8:24 PM
Massachusetts to ease virus restrictions, allow limited attendance at sports and performance venues
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Nation & World Posted: 8:19 PM
Biden emphasizes human rights in call with Saudi king as U.S. releases findings on Khashoggi killing
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Sports Posted: 8:18 PM
Golf roundup: Simpson, Fitzpatrick share lead in WGC event
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Sports Posted: 8:10 PM
NHL roundup: Big third period carries Capitals past Penguins
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Sports Posted: 8:08 PM
NBA roundup: Nets trounce Magic for eighth straight win
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College Posted: 8:06 PM
College roundup: NCAA unveils virus contingency plans for basketball tournaments
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Nation & World Posted: 8:05 PM
Biden marks 50 million vaccine doses in first 5 weeks in office
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Local & State
Maine could begin vaccinating residents age 65 to 69 next week
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Health care
Disparity in vaccine distributions across Maine worsens – and explanations conflict
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Business
Cinemagic closes theaters permanently, leaving more than 30 movie screens in southern Maine dark
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Local & State
Maine Lives Lost: Donald Perreault, Marine Corps vet and welder who loved the outdoors
February 23 -
Local & State
Maine’s vaccination plan lacks detail of other New England states’ plans
February 23 -
Local & State
Portland is about to consider major changes to city government, and it could be historic
February 22 -
Health
Updated Q&A: Should I be picky about vaccines? And how do I take myself off MaineHealth’s waitlist?
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Local & State
Bill’s Pizza in Old Port will close for good, be replaced by Holy Donut
February 22 -
Sports
Tiger Woods seriously injured in crash, suffering career-threatening setback
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Local & State
Vaccine shipments to Maine slated to increase next week
8:40 AM
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Nation & World
U.S. bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia
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Local & State
New round of federal rent relief becomes available Monday
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Local & State
News organizations’ lawsuit amended to challenge new rules on court filings
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Local & State
One dead, 4 hospitalized after fire destroys house in Camden
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Cops & Courts
Man sentenced to 48 years for murder in fatal shooting of woman in Maine
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Politics
House votes to expand legal safeguards for LGBTQ people
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Politics
United States attorney for Maine stepping down, at Biden’s request
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New England
Massachusetts to ease virus restrictions, allow limited attendance at sports and performance venues
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Politics
Maine Senate confirms nomination of DEP commissioner
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Local & State
Maine Seacoast Mission’s boat will take COVID vaccines to several islands
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Nation & World
Manhattan prosecutor gets Trump tax records after long fight
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Sports
Former U.S. gymnastics coach dies by suicide hours after being charged with abuse
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Politics
Republicans form wall of opposition to Democrats’ virus relief package
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Business
Minimum wage increase must be stripped out of COVID relief bill, parliamentarian rules
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Nation & World
Marjorie Taylor Greene blasted for attacking colleague’s transgender child
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Arts & Entertainment
Mr. Potato Head goes gender neutral
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Business
More Mainers could claim unemployment under new rules
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Times Record
Brunswick’s Yankee Lanes bowling alley, a 60-year-old landmark, up for sale
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Nation & World
Former Michigan Gov. Granholm, proponent of clean energy, confirmed as energy secretary
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Times Record
Freeport voters asked to approve $634,000 in upgrades for I-295 bridge replacements
Editors' Picks
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Secretary of State Bellows touts Maine electoral practices to congressional panel
The former Democratic state senator, testifying alongside Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams, says voting should be ‘equal and safe and secure all across the country.’
Costco to raise starting hourly wage to $16, end hazard pay
CEO Craig Jelinek announced the increase Thursday at a Senate Budget Committee hearing to examine wages at major companies.
Conservative gathering to feature Trump’s false fraud claims
Some of the nation’s leading conservatives are gathering at a conference in Florida that will endorse former President Donald Trump’s continued dominance in Republican politics and promote his false claim that he lost the election only because of widespread voter fraud.
Golf roundup: Simpson, Fitzpatrick share lead in WGC event
Webb Simpson and Matthew Fitzpatrick open with 6-under 66s at the Workday Championship.
Girls basketball: Winthrop rallies late to topple Richmond
Ramblers find their groove in fourth quarter against Bobcats.
Focus on learning loss overlooks everything our kids have weathered
Young people have lost loved ones, connections with friends and family and a stable routine. Let’s give them extra time to learn academic skills.
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.
Bath high school students start classes at a brand new Morse High School
Classes started Thursday at the new school at Wing Farm Parkway.
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