The group maintains that sending such notices during the winter and at the height of the pandemic is ‘unreasonable’ under Maine law.
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White House seeks to buy 200 million more vaccine doses; states to get more next week
Even before any additional purchase, allocations to states and other jurisdictions will increase by about 16% next week, says the Biden administration.
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The Latest: Biden says he’s ‘bringing back the pros’ for virus briefings
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Maine’s jobless rate holds steady at 5% in December
Still, labor economists say many unemployed residents are being misclassified, and that the state’s true jobless rate is likely above 10%.
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Maine preparing central registry for COVID-19 vaccinations
But it could be 2 to 4 weeks before the online registry and telephone call center go into operation, says Maine’s CDC director.
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Commentary: The U.S. unemployment system is broken but fixable
Bigger checks are good but not enough for the millions of jobless Americans who need more help.
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Commentary: Still doubt that COVID is serious? Imagine the high emotional cost of a solitary death
I didn’t lose my parents to COVID-19. So, my sisters and I could watch and listen and hold their hands as they were dying of torturous illnesses.
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Biden more bullish on vaccines, open to goal of 1.5 million daily shots
The president appears to be boosting his goal for coronavirus vaccinations in his first 100 days in office.
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Brunswick agency holds 1st drive-thru vaccination clinic in southern Maine
Independence Association and Guardian Pharmacy of Maine team up to vaccinate clients with intellectual and physical disabilities and their caregivers.
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COVID-19 cancels Bath Heritage Days again
The 5-day festival typically includes a parade, carnival, concerts and fireworks, which attract 20,000-30,000 people.