State officials hope loosening eligibility for booster shots this week will provide another layer of protection for many as the holiday season approaches.
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U.S. opens COVID boosters to all adults, urges them for those 50 and older
Under the new rules, anyone 18 or older can choose either a Pfizer or Moderna booster six months after their last dose. Maine expanded booster shot eligibility on Wednesday.
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Jared Golden takes flak from Democratic allies for opposing Build Back Better bill
The Lewiston Democrat was the only member of his party in the U.S. House to oppose measure pushed by President Biden.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine high school athletes can have the winter season they deserve
Strong statewide policy using masks, vaccinations and regular testing can keep students and the community safe.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Cumberland County Jail hit by resurgence in COVID-19 outbreak
Thirty inmates at the jail were positive for COVID-19 as of Monday, Cumberland County Manager Jim Gailey said.
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Scientist who advocated probing lab-leak theory of COVID-19 origin says evidence points to Wuhan market
Michael Worobey said the locations and occupations of the first known patients point to a market origin, with the virus radiating outward into the city of 11 million.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Greely High School moves to remote learning for Thursday
The superintendent says multiple COVID-19 cases revealed by pooled testing prompted his decision to go remote.
Posted inLocal & State
Tensions mount at Waterville council meeting when group challenges mask mandate
Police were called when matters further escalated after the meeting when members of Maine Patriots With Attitude followed a couple outside where one member repeatedly used a vulgar term to insult a woman.
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National Guard troops might be dismissed for vaccine refusal after Oklahoma rejects mandate
Overall, far fewer National Guard personnel have chosen to get vaccinated than in other branches of the military.
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White House says 10% of children ages 5-11 have been vaccinated
Kids who get their first vaccine dose by the end of this week can be fully vaccinated by Christmas.