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Expect big jump in vaccine delivery, drug execs tell Congress

by MATTHEW PERRONE and LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

A House subcommittee grilled vaccine makers Tuesday on the state of the supply.

Letter: Balentine lives in Fantasyland

February 23, 2021

I’m so glad The Forecaster continues to carry John Balentine’s columns. They remind me of my childhood when my whole family would gather around the TV to watch “The Wonderful World of Disney.” My favorite world, just like John’s, was always Fantasyland. Susan Chichetto Bath

The Forecaster

Letter: Elect Wright to Harpswell school board

February 23, 2021

When I was chair of the Harpswell PTO, I could count on Frank Wright to attend meetings and give his energy to PTO events. Who started the Chess Club at Harpswell Community School? Who has been a cross country coach at HCS for several years? And who has been serving as one of our MSAD […]

The Forecaster

Letter: Private prisons a big business in U.S.

February 23, 2021

Is there no end to the excellence emanating from John Balentine’s head? I completely agree that we should boycott the upcoming Olympics. China’s treatment of the Uighurs may be even worse than our treatment of Japanese-Americans during WWII, even though not so bad as our government’s treatment of the Native Americans since the locust-like invasion […]

Times Record

Maine might extend takeout alcohol through September 2022

by The Associated Press February 23, 2021

Maine lawmakers are considering a proposal to extend takeout alcohol through September 2022. Restaurants and bars in Maine have been allowed to sell alcohol via takeout and delivery service during the coroanvirus pandemic as long as liquor is accompanied by a food order. Democratic Sen. Louis Luchini of Ellsworth has proposed extending the provision until […]

Nation & World, Politics

Health secretary nominee Becerra says pandemic comes first, but agenda is broader

by RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

On health insurance, Xavier Becerra pledges to work to expand the Obama-era Affordable Care Act, although in the past he’s supported a government-run health care system.

Nation & World

Capitol defenders blame missed intelligence for deadly Jan. 6 breach

by Mike DeBonis and Karoun Demirjian The Washington Post February 23, 2021February 24, 2021

In Senate testimony, security officials blame other federal agencies – and each other – for their failure to defend the building as supporters of then-President Trump overwhelmed security barriers.