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Food, Maine Gardener

Last year’s seed shortage may extend to this year, but not to worry

by Tom Atwell February 28, 2021February 27, 2021

Leftover seeds from last year, and sometimes as much as a decade ago, may still be viable.

Op-eds, Opinion

The Maine Millennial: Stress isn’t all in your head

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal February 28, 2021March 10, 2021

Your body will tell you when your brain is dealing with more than it can handle.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Real estate boom signals new in-migration to Maine. Let’s hope we’re ready

by Alan Caron Special to the Telegram February 28, 2021February 27, 2021

It’s the result of a strong brand, a virus and our own responsible action. The challenge: making it work for the people who were here all along.

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Nation & World

Plunging demand for COVID-19 tests may leave U.S. exposed

by MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press February 27, 2021

Experts say the country must double down on testing to avoid flare-ups from variants.

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Nation & World

FDA authorizes Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose vaccine

by LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press February 27, 2021February 27, 2021

The U.S. now has a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19.

Nation & World

The Latest: Collins wants Biden administration to reconsider U.S.-Canada border limits

by Associated Press February 27, 2021February 27, 2021

CARIBOU, Maine — Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine wants the Biden administration to reconsider U.S.-Canada border restrictions that were imposed a year ago because of the pandemic. Her letter came less than a week after Department of Homeland Security announced the U.S., Mexico and Canada had jointly agreed to maintain land border restrictions until […]