Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter say they’ve stepped up their fight against misinformation, but problems abound.
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Posted inNation & World
Woman pretending to be plastic surgeon arrested after bad nose surgery, Florida police say
She was in the middle of performing another procedure on a different patient on Thursday when detectives got to the office and arrested her, mid-surgery, police said.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Biden promises vaccine eligibility for all adults by May 1. Will it happen?
Supply is expected to remain tightly constrained through much of March but then expand considerably in April.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
COVID-19 deaths are falling, but Americans ‘must remain vigilant,’ CDC chief says
Public health experts say it’s too soon to say, definitively, what’s driving declines, but they suspect a post-holiday drop in traveling and indoor gatherings, widespread mask wearing and the vaccine rollout have all contributed.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Obama, in upcoming podcast, credits mother for his path
The former president tells rocker Bruce Springsteen that he was attracted to public service instead of a big salary because he recognized the American dream was not achievable for many Black citizens.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Vaccine clinic to be held at Biddeford community center
Clinic for those 60 and older will take place March 16.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Educators ages 60 and older to be vaccinated Saturday at Augusta Civic Center clinic
In order to attend, teachers and staff that met the age requirement had to be selected by their school district.
Posted inMaine
Proponents of climate change carbon resolution voice message at town meetings, other venues
Representatives of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby are promoting at town meetings and municipal meetings a resolution to be sent to state and federal officeholders to support a fee on fossil fuel sales that once collected would be distributed to residents as a dividend.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Friday’s college roundup: Michigan coach tossed as Wolverines hold off Terps in Big Ten tourney
Michigan Coach Juwan Howard is ejected for arguing with Maryland Coach Mark Turgeon during a Big Ten quarterfinal.
Posted inSports
MLB notebook: Outfielder Nick Markakis retires after 15-year career
The 37-year-old played for the Orioles and Braves, making the All-Star team in 2018.