Maine officials say pausing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will give time to train the medical community on how to treat someone who may have developed a blood clot from the vaccine.
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Recycling in Maine salvages 3 tough years
Experts say China’s ban forced Maine and the country to confront ‘flaws’ in its waste system, and advocates hope greater awareness and pending state and federal legislation will kick-start more recycling.
Tambrands proposes $15 million expansion in Auburn
“We are excited about the opportunity for continued growth at the Auburn facility and our ability to further positively impact the community, especially in the midst of a pandemic,” a company spokesman said Friday.
Lewiston man charged with attempted murder after firing gun toward police officer
Joshua Boyd reportedly fired a gun at a police officer who responded to a threatening complaint on Howe Street.
Great Falls Balloon Festival grounded for this year
Organizers cited the pandemic mandates and the number of visitors drawn to the three-day festival.
Federal appeals court hears Lewiston man’s case
Judges at the Boston court focused on a prosecutor disallowing a Black man from the jury.
Androscoggin County 2nd highest in percentage of positive COVID-19 cases
The numbers have climbed in the past 28 days.
With COVID-19 cases surging on campus, Bates College extends its lockdown
The Lewiston-based campus hit a new high of 60 active cases among students after it locked down the campus last week.
Bates College imposes temporary quarantine to slow COVID-19 outbreak
With 34 active cases, students are told to stay inside their rooms until next Tuesday to reduce spread of highly contagious virus.
Lisbon motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with deer
James Bragg, 33, hospitalized with serious head injuries.