MONTREAL — A curfew meant to curb a rising tide of COVID-19 cases took effect across Quebec on Saturday evening. Premier Francois Legault says the measure is needed to prevent gatherings that have fueled the rampant spread of the virus, The French-speaking Canadian province has a population of more than 8.4 million The rules will […]
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COVID-19 continues to take a heavy toll in Maine
The Maine CDC reports 617 new cases, six additional deaths and 191 people hospitalized with the novel coronavirus.
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State income tax issue looms over pandemic relief loan recipients
Unless the Legislature acts, Maine businesses and nonprofits could have a higher state tax burden than what federal tax rules require.
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Maine has no immediate plans to issue proof of COVID-19 vaccination
The state is awaiting federal guidance on how best to demonstrate someone has been fully vaccinated.
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Commentary: Families get long-term boost from support that focuses on both generations
Households that were struggling before COVID are gaining from access to counseling and education for parents and early learning for kids.
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U.S. tops 4,000 daily deaths from coronavirus for first time
Since just Monday, the nation has recorded 13,500 deaths – more than Pearl Harbor, D-Day, 9/11 and the 1906 San Francisco earthquake combined.
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With virus surging, Biden to speed release of COVID vaccines
The president-elect’s plan would accelerate shipment of first doses and use the levers of government power to provide required second doses in a timely manner.
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Survey says: Organic farmers making most of pandemic
Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, farmers were able to keep their operations going as the process of farming itself didn’t change at all.
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Study suggests Pfizer vaccine works against virus variant
Two variants are causing global concern because they appear to spread more easily – although how much more isn’t yet known.
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Gov. Mills proposes $8.4 billion, 2-year budget that doesn’t raise taxes
The budget adds to the state’s ‘rainy day’ fund despite the impact of COVID-19 on state revenues.