State officials announced the pending order Saturday evening, hours after Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine gained federal authorization.
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Saturday’s high school roundup: NYA keeps perfect record intact
North Yarmouth Academy improves to 6-0 in girls’ basketball with a 63-36 win over Richmond.
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Posted inMaine
Proposal would create a new state-recognized tribe in Maine
A former Houlton Band of Maliseets tribal representative is seeking state recognition for the Kineo Band of Maliseet, but other tribes are opposed.
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Hathaway scores in Capitals win over Devils
Kennebunkport native Garnet Hathaway helps Washington start fast in a win over New Jersey.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Maine funeral home worker charged with stealing wedding ring
Stuart Weston, 51, of Sanford was arrested and charged with felony theft for allegedly stealing the ring of Laura Wood, who died in January at age 102, when he came to pick up her body at a Saco nursing home.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Saturday’s college roundup: UConn earns weekend split against UMaine
Two power-play goals by Adam Dawe aren’t enough for the Black Bears in a 4-2 loss.
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Sports Digest: Morikawa leads Workday Open despite late stumble
Collin Morikawa takes a two-stroke advantage into the final round of the World Golf Championship event.
Posted inNation & World
Plunging demand for COVID-19 tests may leave U.S. exposed
Experts say the country must double down on testing to avoid flare-ups from variants.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Center provides free tablets to Maine residents
The National Digital Equity Center is offering free tablets to eligible Maine residents thanks to support from the Maine Office of Community Development, according to a press release from the center. These tablets will allow users to connect to the internet and other resources, helping to close the digital divide experienced by many Mainers across […]
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FDA authorizes Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose vaccine
The U.S. now has a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19.