Pause in J&J shots raises concerns about vaccine hesitancy in Maine

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April 13, 2021

Pause in J&J shots raises concerns about vaccine hesitancy in Maine

Worry mounts that a clotting problem with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will increase reluctance, but some remain eager and glad to be inoculated.
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April 13, 2021

Fairfield seeks experts to help with public drinking water expansion

The town considers expanding public drinking water to those whose wells have been contaminated with dangerous ‘forever chemicals.’
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April 13, 2021

Sea farmers say bill to prevent large-scale aquaculture could hurt entire industry

The bill would revamp the permitting framework for state aquaculture leases, adding a variety of restrictions and safeguards.
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April 13, 2021

Millions pour in to groups fighting, supporting western Maine power line

The goal of the New England Clean Energy Connect is to bring 1,200 megawatts of Canadian hydropower to the New England grid.
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April 13, 2021

Federal toxicologist, health advocates push for tougher limits on ‘forever chemicals’

The debate in Augusta over health standards for PFAS is occurring against a backdrop of a growing contamination hotspot in central Maine.
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April 13, 2021

Maine College of Art plans 180-student residence hall in downtown Portland

But the developer and college are concerned about the city's plan to move its social services and public health programming to an office building next door.
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April 13, 2021

Biddeford gets $1.2 million grant to help transform industrial waterfront

The federal grant will be used to improve Pearl Street, which the city hopes to make a mixed-use gathering space next to the Saco River.
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April 13, 2021

Lawmaker wants new state department to protect Maine kids

Windham Sen. Bill Diamond's legislation comes after several child deaths in Maine that exposed weaknesses in the state's system for protecting children from abuse and neglect.
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April 13, 2021

More than 160,000 Mainers in line for jobless-benefit tax break

Tens of thousands of people who received unemployment insurance last year could get a state income tax exemption up to $10,200.
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April 13, 2021

COVID-19 outbreak infects 29 at Cumberland County Jail

The coronavirus has infected 27 inmates and 2 staff members, the jail said Tuesday.