Residents will not be allowed to leave their homes until they receive their test results.
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Posted inNation & World
U.K. doctors seek review of 12-week gap between vaccine doses
The nation has Europe’s deadliest coronavirus outbreak.
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Sure, face masks can be a hassle, but basketball players are grateful for games
Maine has mandated that masks be worn by high school athletes during games. For some players the adjustment hasn’t been easy.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine CDC reports 328 new cases of COVID-19, four more deaths
Maine leaders in the Blaine House and Congress say they’re ready to work with the Biden administration on an expanded federal response to COVID-19.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Higher federal minimum wage an essential part of COVID recovery
It’s the right thing to do to provide not a handout, just a fair wage for a fair day’s work. And it’s badly overdue.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Second coronavirus shot may come as long as 6 weeks later, CDC now says
The recommended interval between doses is three weeks for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and four weeks for Moderna’s.
Posted inNation & World, News
Thousands in Hong Kong locked down to contain coronavirus
Thousands of Hong Kong residents are locked down in an unprecedented move to contain a worsening outbreak in the city
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden’s choice on economic aid: Deal with GOP or go for it all
The president’s plan for a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package faces opposition from Republican lawmakers who say it’s too much like a liberal wish list.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Sens. Collins and King to join weekend COVID-19 relief negotiations with Biden administration
The two Maine senators are part of a group of bipartisan moderates known as the ‘Gang of 16,’ which led passage of the $900 billion relief package last month.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19
The comedian had been performing socially distanced shows in Ohio since June, and moved his shows to Texas during the winter.