The latest 2 federal stimulus packages have earmarked a total of $352 million for Maine to keep tenants housed and cover amounts owed to landlords and utility providers.
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Photos: Portland Public Library reopens to patrons for first time in a year
The Portland Public Library partially reopened for patrons to visit in person on Wednesday for the first time since March 2020. Patrons wearing masks are allowed to come inside for up to 30-minute visits to pick up requested items, browse selected mini-collections or use a computer. Twelve people are allowed inside at a time, and […]
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Batch of Johnson & Johnson vaccine goes to waste after failing quality check
The drugmaker, which pledged to provide 20 million doses by the end of March and 80 million more by the end of May, says it is still ‘aiming to deliver those doses.’
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine seafood industry set to receive new $17 million federal bailout
The state will receive about $17.1 million out of $255 million in federal funding included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Rockland ferry terminal closed after COVID-19 case
The terminal will stay closed until Friday morning while officials notify close contacts and clean the building after a staff member tested positive for the virus.
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France announces 3-week school closure, domestic travel ban
The move is a departure from the government’s policy in recent months, which has focused on regionalized restrictions.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
New Hampshire could reverse course on student vaccines
Gov. Chris Sununu said last week that only New Hampshire residents would be eligible for the vaccine when eligibility expands Friday.
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U.S. deaths up nearly 16% in 2020, highest-ever annual death toll
A new CDC report says U.S. deaths last year topped 3.3 million.
Posted inNation & World, Sports
Experts fear the Olympics could trigger a global super spreader event
Organizers are relying on a series of rules that detail how participants of the Olympics and Paralympics can compete, move around and socialize.
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Maine to accelerate vaccine program next week, get record number of doses
The increase comes as retail pharmacies expand access to Mainers 50 and older, after giving priority to teachers and child care workers under a Biden administration directive.