One month into Joe Biden’s presidency, the government is on a glide path to reach his initial goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office.
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Posted inSports
MLB notebook: Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond opts out again
The veteran outfielder said spending time with his family is more important for him than playing “under these circumstances.”
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Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
COVID-19 vaccines to be available at Portland Expo next month
PORTLAND — Northern Light Mercy Hospital on March 2 will begin providing COVID-19 vaccinations to people over the age of 70 at the James Banks Sr. Exposition Building on Park Avenue. Appointments will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays through a partnership with the city and the state. Community members over the age of 70 […]
Posted inSports
Novak Djokovic wins 9th Australian Open, 18 Grand Slam title
Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 for his third straight Australian Open title as he remains undefeated in nine finals in Melbourne.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 131 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths
Maine’s case numbers continue to fall as residents take precautions and vaccine distribution ramps up.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News, Politics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The Senate acquitted former President Trump of the incitement of insurrection impeachment article brought against him by the House in connection with the disturbance on Capitol Hill on January 6.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
’17 Blocks’ opens a remarkable documentary window into the life of a family in Washington, D.C.
A companion piece to a documentary called “Time,” the film uses nearly two decades of footage to chronicle the challenges encountered by a 9-year-old boy’s family in Washington, D.C.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Food, Maine Gardener
A new rose book by Maine rose expert Peter E. Kukielski is a stunner
The lavishly illustrated ‘Rosa: The Story of the Rose,’ encompasses history, art, religion and botany.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: By condemning Collins, Maine Republican Party yields to political pressure
The Maine Republican Party has condemned Sen. Susan Collins for her vote to convict Donald Trump. I am an independent but have always voted for Susan Collins until she supported Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and, for the first time, I did not vote for her in 2020. However, I am 100 percent behind her and her […]
Posted inFood
With right attitude and outerwear, the fun of dining outside in winter outweighs the drawbacks
The pandemic has led some restaurants to extend outdoor dining long past the usual season, appealing to diners with heated patios and private chalets. We explore the al fresco experience when the temperature dips.