Health experts say it’s inevitable that variants will arrive in Maine, and double masking is a good way to reduce the risk of transmitting the more infectious forms.
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Posted inMaine
SnowTrac: Snow totals for Feb. 1-2 storm
The map below illustrates reported snowfall accumulations from National Weather Service observers as of 2:08 p.m. Tuesday. INTERACTIVE: Press Herald | @pressherald
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‘Captain Tom,’ UK veteran who walked to support health care workers, dies at 100 of COVID-19
The World War II veteran walked into the hearts of a nation in lockdown as he shuffled up and down his garden to raise money for healthcare workers has died.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Fauci says COVID-19 vaccine boosters will tackle one mutation at a time
WASHINGTON – COVID-19 vaccine boosters will tackle one coronavirus variant at a time, focusing first on a mutation recently identified in South Africa that is alarming scientists, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, told McClatchy in an interview. The “ultimate solution” to the coronavirus pandemic may be a vaccine that protects against […]
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Two FBI agents killed, 3 wounded, suspect dead in Florida
The agents were serving a federal search warrant in a child pornography case.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Bath churches spread ‘warm fuzzies’ to those in need
BATH — Bath United Methodist Church and the Neighborhood Church have joined efforts to create “The Warm Fuzzies,” a donation program providing winter clothing for those in need. The organizations are collecting new or gently worn outerwear, including hats, coats, gloves/mittens, new socks, snow pants and sleeping bags. All clothing items must be clean. Donated […]
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Watch: Maine Voices Live Waterville with Matt Apuzzo
The chat with the Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter took place Feb. 16.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Democrats make case for conviction; Trump denies charges stemming from riot
In dueling filings, House Democrats link Trump’s baseless efforts to overturn the presidential election to the riot at the Capitol, while the former president’s lawyers say the Senate trial should be considered unconstitutional because Trump is no longer in office.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Council narrowly nixes Munjoy Hill historic district
Five individual properties have been listed as historic landmarks, however.
Posted inTimes Record
Woolwich approves first recreational marijuana greenhouse
Some residents are concerned about traffic and crime.