Maine is planning large-scale vaccination sites, and Gov. Janet Mills will review the Biden administration’s proposal as part of that process.
2021
Republican lawmakers defend Capitol Police chief’s posts on Facebook
In a letter, 69 Republicans and an independent accuse Democrats of trampling on the free speech rights of Chief Russell Gauvin, whose posts raised questions about the legitimacy of the presidential election.
Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8 in Senate
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will send the article of impeachment against the former president to the Senate on Monday.
Harpswell temporarily closes quahog harvesting in Quahog Bay
Harpswell selectmen unanimously approved the closure Thursday. The town’s request will be reviewed for approval by the Maine Department of Marine Resources within 20 days.
Biden signs order to increase federal food benefits
The move is among new executive actions by the president aimed at stabilizing the U.S. economy.
State steers more vaccine to outpatient practices, independent pharmacies
The doses are being directed to facilities that are vaccinating older Mainers, who are at higher risk from COVID-19.
The Latest: Second coronavirus shot may come as long as 6 weeks later, CDC now says
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Scarborough resident receives scholarship award
Kristen Caldwell
Hospice of Southern Maine hires Stewart Steel as IT director
SCARBOROUGH — Hospice of Southern Maine in Scarborough has hired Stewart Steel as its Information Technology director. In this role, Steel is responsible for the leadership and coordination of information technology services including strategic planning of technical infrastructure. Steel will also serve as HSM’s security officer to assure system security, emergency preparedness, and disaster recovery […]
Scarborough Town Council prepares goals for 2021
The list of goals scheduled for a vote on Feb. 2.