Worse than national average, 29 percent of state’s hospitals need more equipment to keep workers safe.
January 2021
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System won’t require COVID-19 vaccines for students or staff
The seven campuses will still encourage everyone who wants vaccinations to get them, a spokesman said.
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Posted inMaine, News
Bangor Daily News sues Maine State Police for records
The newspaper is seeking to force the state police to fully disclose discipline records detailing officers’ misconduct.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Reddit rally share sale spotlights dire future facing malls
The most convincing evidence comes out of Canada, where a teachers’ pension plan cashed out its entire stake in the mall owner Macerich Cos.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Mexico man denies charges in fatal collision with Rumford bicyclist
Police said Alger Aleck struck Dorothy McKellick on Route 2 last May
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Rockland man charged with making false marine distress call
Nathan Libby is accused of making a hoax call that led to a fruitless search on Dec. 3, less than 2 weeks after the Coast Guard had mounted an extensive search for 4 Portland fishermen who were lost at sea off Cape Cod.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
GameStop soars again; Wall Street bends under the pressure
The struggling video game retailer has been on a stupefying 1,600 percent run over the last three weeks, pitting small investors against hedge funds.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins face off against Chara for first time since 2006
Zdeno Chara signed with Washington in the offseason after 14 seasons in Boston.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
EU regulator authorizes AstraZeneca vaccine for all adults
Concerns had been raised this week that not enough data exist to prove it works in older people, and some countries indicated they may not give it to the elderly.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Brady still appreciates his time in New England, but loves it in Tampa
Tom Brady has not just tossed aside the memories of his 20 years in New England, but is now on his way to the Super Bowl as Tampa Bay’s quarterback.