Saudi authorities were only allowing individuals who’ve been vaccinated or recently recovered from the virus to perform taraweeh prayers at the Kaaba – Islam’s most sacred site.
2021
Posted inMaine
Fairfield seeks experts to help with public drinking water expansion
The town considers expanding public drinking water to those whose wells have been contaminated with dangerous ‘forever chemicals.’
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Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Alternative suspects named in Auburn man’s Alaska murder case
Steven Downs is hoping a judge will allow alternative suspects at his 1993 cold-case trial.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Sea farmers say bill to prevent large-scale aquaculture could hurt entire industry
The bill would revamp the permitting framework for state aquaculture leases, adding a variety of restrictions and safeguards.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Vaxxing up
The COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Westbrook Community Center is awaiting new supply.
Posted inTimes Record
With J&J vaccine paused, Mid Coast Hospital vaccine clinic not anticipating issues
Officials at the Mid Coast Hospital COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Brunswick Landing are not anticipating any setbacks as a result of the federal recommendation to pause the administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. MaineHealth’s Associate Vice President of System Communications and Public Affairs John Porter said that the Brunswick Landing clinic has not used […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Millions pour in to groups fighting, supporting western Maine power line
The goal of the New England Clean Energy Connect is to bring 1,200 megawatts of Canadian hydropower to the New England grid.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Federal toxicologist, health advocates push for tougher limits on ‘forever chemicals’
The debate in Augusta over health standards for PFAS is occurring against a backdrop of a growing contamination hotspot in central Maine.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Falmouth seeks nominations for citizen of the year
Falmouth is looking for nominations for the town’s annual Citizen of the Year award, which honors residents who have contributed to the community. Written nominations of 500 words or less can be submitted by any individual or group to the Town Manager’s Office, 271 Falmouth Road, Falmouth, ME 04105, attn: Erin Cadigan, or emailed to […]
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Federal Reserve leaders agree: Economics has a racial-disparity problem
A study by the Brookings Institution reports Federal bank directors ‘are overwhelmingly white’ and ‘overwhelmingly male.’