2021 – Page 2582 – The Portland Press Herald

COVID-19 vaccines 90% effective in real-world U.S. study

by MIKE STOBBE Associated Press March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

More than 93 million Americans have received at least one dose and over 51 million are fully inoculated.

Technology to help keep traffic moving on revamped I-95 bridge

by Associated Press March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

Cameras and sensors will detect traffic flow and slowdowns, and engineers plan to open the breakdown lanes during congested periods.

Health, Nation & World

Arkansas passes bill restricting access to medical treatments for transgender children

by Samantha Schmidt The Washington Post March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

The legislation – titled ‘Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act’ – is the first to pass among a series of similar bills introduced by Republican lawmakers in more than 17 states.

Nation & World

Rebels leave beheaded bodies in streets of Mozambique town

by ANDREW MELDRUM Associated Press March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

The group is in control of the coastal town of Palma, home to a natural gas complex now in jeopardy.

Portland Forecaster

New deputy secretary of state puts focus on ‘equity, inclusion’

by Michael Kelley March 29, 2021March 30, 2021

Joann Bautista, of Portland, has been hired for the newly created position of policy advisor to the secretary of state.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

South Portland plans to release school equity report in mid-April

by Rachel Ohm March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

The report from the Center for Education Equity is based on focus groups with students, staff and parents and will come with recommendations for next steps in the district’s equity work.

Times Record

Bath Tech program accepting applications for students interested in a trade job

by The Times Record March 29, 2021

Bath Tech will be offering the Summer Bridge Program for students wanting to learn more about automotive, baking, welding, carpentry, engineering and other industries. The program, taking place June 21-25, targets students entering 9th or 10th grade, but incoming 11th and 12th graders will be considered based upon available space. Students will be asked to choose their top programs and […]