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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: U.S. vaccine hoarding is alienating the world
The world had hoped ‘America First’ would end when Joe Biden replaced Donald Trump as president. It hasn’t.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Alaska makes vaccine available to residents 16 and older
The change marks a turning point in the nation’s immunization campaign, and a reminder that access has been highly uneven nationwide.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
A California university is offering students $75 to skip spring break
University of California at Davis administrators hope an incentive to not travel will help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine stands to get billions in relief from Biden’s American Rescue Plan
Funds for a wide variety of groups, interests and needs are included in the $1.9 trillion package that Congress is expected to approve Wednesday.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Outbreak in Cumberland-based school district raises doubt about adding in-person learning
Superintendent Jeff Porter says SAD 51 has had a ‘continuous pattern of cases’ since October, far surpassing those in the neighboring districts.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Volunteers are key at vaccine sites. It pays off with a shot
As states ramp up vaccination distribution in the fight against the coronavirus, volunteers are needed to do everything from direct traffic to check people in to keep vaccination sites running smoothly
Posted inNation & World
Smithsonian obtains vial from first U.S. COVID-19 vaccine dose
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has acquired the vial that contained the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine administered in the United States.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
As tax deadlines approach, Maine accountants calculate uncertainties
State and federal guidelines concerning treatment of forgiven pandemic relief loans and unemployment income still need clarification, prompting tax preparers to delay filing.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook school budget proposal faces cutback to prevent tax increase
The superintendent’s draft calls for a 4% increase, largely due to payroll, he says.