The social network is also adding a tool to help get users vaccinated.
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New statewide campaign highlights safe indoor dining options
A statewide public education campaign, “Maine Outdoor Dine,” was launched last week to showcase Maine restaurants and breweries that offer ways to enjoy food and beverage comfortably and safely outdoors. The campaign‘s website, maineoutdoordine.com, includes information about more than 80 participating businesses from around the state, including close to 50 in Portland. To keep diners safe […]
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Biden, Harris, spouses fanning out across U.S. to promote relief plan
The road show – dubbed the ‘Help Is Here’ tour by the White House – began Monday.
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Explainer: Why some countries are suspending use of AstraZeneca vaccine
There is no evidence that the AstraZeneca vaccine caused blood clots reported in some people, but because COVID-19 vaccines are still experimental, scientists must investigate every possibility that the shot could have some unforeseen side effects.
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Major European nations suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine
BERLIN — Germany, France, Italy and Spain became the latest countries Monday to suspend use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine over reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients, though the company and European regulators have said there is no evidence the shot is to blame. AstraZeneca’s is just one of three vaccines in use on […]
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Falmouth police to increase traffic enforcement
Falmouth police say they will be increasing traffic enforcement over the next few weeks. Local officers have pulled over far fewer vehicles for “less serious offenses,” such as expired registrations or inspection stickers, since the COVID-19 pandemic struck in March 2020, in order to cut down face-to-face interactions, according to a prepared release. Now, police […]
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The Latest: Extent of COVID-19 vaccine waste remains largely unknown
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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When will you get your stimulus payment?
Experts have an idea what people will spend their money on.
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Much of Europe tightens anti-pandemic rules as virus surges again
Across the continent, much of Europe is tightening restrictions on schools and businesses amid surging cases of COVID-19 suspected to be fueled by virus variants.
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Unmasked spring breakers are descending on Florida. Officials are begging them to behave.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, has blocked city and county leaders from enforcing their own mask mandates.