January 2021 – Page 28 – The Portland Press Herald

As Biden seeks a turn on environment, Trump rules to linger

by JOHN FLESHER and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press January 28, 2021January 28, 2021

Longtime safeguards for U.S. bird populations that were stripped away by the Trump administration are among more than 100 business-friendly rules getting a second look under President Biden.

Nation & World, Politics

Housing secretary nominee pledges action to prevent home loss in pandemic

by ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press January 28, 2021January 28, 2021

‘Whatever it takes, we cannot afford to allow people in the midst of a pandemic to be put in the streets,’ Housing secretary nominee Marcia Fudge told senators Thursday.

Health, Nation & World

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine proves effective, but less so against variants

by LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press January 28, 2021January 28, 2021

While studies are ongoing, the company is starting to develop a version of the vaccine that could more specifically target the mutations found in South Africa, in case health authorities eventually decide that updated dosing is needed.

Nation & World

Russian opposition leader Navalny ordered to remain jailed as supporters plan more protests

by DARIA LITVINOVA and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press January 28, 2021January 28, 2021

He was arrested Jan. 17 upon returning from Germany, where he spent five months recovering from nerve-agent poisoning that he blames on the Kremlin.

Maine

Public health group, Maine lawmakers call for sweeping response to ‘forever chemicals’

by Molly Shelly January 28, 2021January 29, 2021

Defend Our Health, a Portland-based nonprofit group, has worked with two state representatives to introduce seven bills aimed at cleaning up and regulating “forever chemicals” in food, farmland, drinking water and household products.

Business, Health, Maine, News

Federal judge considers prominent Maine doctor’s allegations of bias, retaliation

by Megan Gray January 28, 2021January 28, 2021

Dr. Jabbar Fazeli says he was terminated after raising objections about the treatment of long-term care residents.

Times Record

After rise of mental health-related calls, Bath PD start crisis training

by Kathleen O'Brien January 28, 2021January 28, 2021

“I’d like the police to see people as an individual and see if someone is in distress or they might need mental health services,” said Stacy Clayton, who has served two jail sentences for drug-related charges.