During the crisis, we have managed to politicize medicine and turn science into a liberal conspiracy.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: U.S. economy appears poised for post-pandemic boom
Today’s government spending and economic climate have striking similarities to World War II.
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Our View: Free meals do wonders for students, their schools
Maine’s Legislature should not hesitate to pass a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson to provide breakfast and lunch with no strings attached.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine reports lowest daily cases since October, continuing sharp decline
The state also officially ‘retired’ all of its pandemic-related guidance for businesses and other entities, deferring instead to U.S. CDC guidance
Posted inNation & World
Moderna says its COVID-19 shot works in kids as young as 12
The company says it will submit its data to the FDA and other global regulators for approval early next month.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Through My Lens: Anti-vaxxers should spend week in camp with my mother
Earlier this month, I received my second and last dose of the Pfizer vaccine, and the first thing I thought of was how lucky I am. It only took 15 minutes, I was done and walked out to the parking lot to drive home. I called my mother to tell her how the process of […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Mainewhile: Financial safety net can be cast
Memorial Day is just around the corner. Created in the wake of the horrors of the Civil War as a time apart from the day-to-day routine to pause and honor the men and women who died in service, this day is important. However, falling as it does on the last Monday in May, in recent […]
Posted inNation & World
CDC investigates rare cases of heart inflammation in vaccinated teens, young adults
Several dozen mostly mild cases have been reported in the U.S.; officials don’t know whether they’re linked to the shots.
Posted inNation & World
India virus death toll passes 300,000, 3rd highest in world
The vaccination push has slowed and many states say they don’t have enough doses.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Light Mercy Hospital announces vaccination clinic changes
Northern Light Mercy Hospital will wind down public vaccinations at the Portland Expo by June 18. The clinic will be open to walk-ins from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, and Friday, May 28. Beginning in June, the Expo clinic, where more than 21,000 people have been vaccinated since March 2, will […]