From masked mermaids to ‘milk-drunk’ ducks, local restaurants are selling hoodies, onesies and more.
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As vaccinations lag, Italy’s elderly again pay a price
Promises to vaccinate all Italians over 80 by the end of March fall woefully short.
Police clash with protesters in Germany against virus measures
Demonstrations also are held in Austria, Britain, Finland, Romania and Switzerland.
Some New York nursing homes proved helpless
Until recently, the full extent of the surge was partially obscured because Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration did not disclose data.
U.S. businesses near Mexico, Canada borders struggle with boundaries’ closure
Maine’s Republican Sen. Susan Collins asked the Biden administration last month to reconsider U.S.-Canada border restrictions.
Fallout from riot, virus leaves toxic mood on Capitol Hill
Last week, a dozen Republicans voted against awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to law enforcers who defended the Capitol.
The Latest: Half of U.K. adults have gotten one dose of vaccine
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from across the globe.
Maine CDC again reports more than 200 daily cases of COVID-19
There were no new deaths, but the seven-day average of new daily cases rose to 205.1 on Saturday.
Rep. Jess Fay: Supplemental budget offers relief for Mainers hit hard by pandemic
Coupled with the federal American Rescue Plan, Mainers are receiving support while they get themselves back on their feet after a challenging year.
Early bookings point to much busier summer for Maine tourism
As the second summer of COVID-19 approaches, reservations for Maine campgrounds, hotels, tours and wedding venues are filling up.