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Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens

by LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer March 31, 2021March 31, 2021

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.

Maine, News, Schools and Education, Uncategorized

Maine colleges will encourage, not require, students to get vaccinated

by Rachel Ohm March 30, 2021March 31, 2021

Several campuses say they are strongly encouraging their students and staff to get vaccinations but won’t require them as long as the vaccines are authorized only for emergency use by the FDA.

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Guest column: Trans athletes not an issue but discrimination real

by PAUL NEWBERRY Guest column March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

All around the country, states are rushing to approve laws to address a supposed problem that, in reality, doesn’t actually exist. Has there even been a case where a transgender athlete actually stole a college scholarship or gained an unfair competitive advantage? That sound you hear is crickets. Seriously, if folks are so concerned about […]

Maine, News, Schools and Education, Uncategorized

Portland elementary and middle school students will go back to classrooms 4 days per week

by Rachel Ohm March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

The target date for increasing in-person learning is April 26, the superintendent said in a letter to families.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Ship ‘partially refloated,’ but still stuck in Suez Canal

by ISABEL DEBRE and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

Engineers have partially refloated the container ship that is wedged across the Suez Canal.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Joseph E. Tinkham II, former head of Maine National Guard, dies at 73

by Rob Wolfe March 28, 2021March 28, 2021

The major general also led the Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management and served as homeland security adviser to Govs. Angus King and John Baldacci.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Warren fisherman’s body pulled from Port Clyde Harbor

by Rob Wolfe March 27, 2021March 27, 2021

The Maine Marine Patrol recovered the body of Travis Thorbjornson on Friday night after his skiff was reported adrift.

Times Record, Uncategorized

Boothbay Opera House announces spring concerts

by The Times Record March 26, 2021March 24, 2021

Stages have been dark for months around the state of Maine, and Boothbay Harbor’s Opera House has been no different. This April, the historic performance hall brings back live performances with continued safety protocols in place include socially-distanced seating, open windows and masks required for all patrons and staff. The first concert, set for April […]