Vaccines are not yet approved for children, but testing already is underway for those as young as 12.
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Posted inNation & World
Ex-FBI lawyer given probation for misdeed in Russia probe
Kevin Clinesmith apologizes to the court for doctoring an email about a onetime Trump aide’s relationship with the CIA, saying he was ‘truly ashamed.’
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Posted inNation & World
China in bitter feud with Britain over passports for Hong Kong residents
Beijing says it will no longer recognize the British National Overseas passport after London announced plans to offer residency and eventual citizenship to millions from its former colony.
Posted inNation & World
Biden visits wounded soldiers at Walter Reed, where his son died
The president met with both active duty and retired service members receiving treatment at the facility, before touring the vaccine distribution center there.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Maine recovery coalition makes decriminalizing drug possession a legislative priority
Rep. Anne Perry, a Democrat from Calais, is sponsoring a bill to make possession a civil offense, not a crime.
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Flames send Canadiens to first regulation loss
Montreal drops 5-1-2 after being shut out by Calgary, 2-0.
Posted inNation & World
WHO team visits Wuhan hospital that had early COVID patients
Its fact-finding mission on the origins of the coronavirus has become politically charged, as China seeks to avoid blame for alleged missteps in its early response to the outbreak.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Some Maine hospitals reporting shortage of protective gear
Worse than national average, 29 percent of state’s hospitals need more equipment to keep workers safe.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System won’t require COVID-19 vaccines for students or staff
The seven campuses will still encourage everyone who wants vaccinations to get them, a spokesman said.
Posted inMaine, News
Bangor Daily News sues Maine State Police for records
The newspaper is seeking to force the state police to fully disclose discipline records detailing officers’ misconduct.