The need for daily testing, quarantine periods and refraining from social gatherings could be loosened for those who are vaccinated.
2021
Aerial technology taking flight to count birds on Harpswell island
The University of Maine at Orono is using drones to monitor the population levels of sea birds in Maine.
Arts Calendar: April 7-17
‘Mozart Divertimento’ Exhibits “A Congregation of Birds,” through May 15 at Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. Free, chocolatechurcharts.org/gallery for details and COVID-19 protocols. “Aestival: Sun Drawing Water” by Nathaniel Meyer, through April 11 at Moss Galleries, 251 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth. elizabethmossgalleries.com. Art4Good, April 15, 22 and 29, focuses on how the arts can be […]
La Kermesse board votes to postpone festival ’til 2022
Citing the pandemic and difficulties trying to keep people safe, the board unanimously voted to concentrate on next year. They’re not alone, The Yarmouth Clam Festival is postponed, as is the Maine Lobster Festival.
Sports Digest: Naomi Osaka’s 23-match win streak stopped by Maria Sakkari
Naomi Osaka is ousted at the Miami Open, at one stretch losing 15 straight points on serve as Maria Sakkari of Greece earns the 6-0, 6-4 win.
MLB notebook: Nationals’ player positive for COVID-19; 4 other players quarantined
GM Mike Rizzo did not identify any of the six members of the organization who are involved.
Suspect in attack on Asian American woman in New York City is arrested
Police say Brandon Elliot, who was was convicted of killing his mother nearly 2 decades ago, faces assault and hate crime charges.
Biddeford COVID vaccination clinic is April 27
Appointments may be made online.
Rockland ferry terminal closed after COVID-19 case
The terminal will stay closed until Friday morning while officials notify close contacts and clean the building after a staff member tested positive for the virus.
Maine man made threatening calls to Rep. Pingree’s office before joining Capitol riot, prosecutors say
Kyle Fitzsimons of Lebanon is the only Mainer charged in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.