The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World
FDA confirms effectiveness, safety of Moderna vaccine
Hundreds more U.S. hospitals are gearing up to vaccinate their workers as federal health officials posted a positive review of a second COVID-19 shot.
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Posted inLocal & State
No letup in surge: Maine reports 411 new virus cases, 6 more deaths
Vaccines continue to roll into Maine this week, but the sobering trends are expected to last a while longer.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Superintendent’s Notebook: Bus drivers are key ambassadors for Portland schools
The yellow school bus is an iconic symbol of public education. But those vehicles would have no meaning without the people behind the wheel: school bus drivers. Our bus drivers typically are the very first Portland Public Schools staff that many of our students encounter as kindergartners. And each day, as they transport students in […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: During the pandemic, Maine needs to focus on municipal branding
Cities and towns should market themselves so people who are relocating understand the benefits associated with a Maine lifestyle.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine’s senators can help countless people with inclusive stimulus package
Global relief measures would enable poor countries to stave off famine, at no cost to Mainers or other U.S. taxpayers.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston board defeats motion to close schools after holiday break
The School Committee has three times voted against going fully remote.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Frontline health care workers open to receiving COVID-19 vaccination
Workers say they are excited and ready to get vaccinated against the highly contagious virus.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
What Mainers should know about the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines
Who has vaccines in Maine? Two Maine hospitals received doses Monday morning, the first shipments to the state. Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor each received 975 doses. Who is next? Five other large hospitals are expecting deliveries Tuesday. Those range from 1,885 doses for Maine […]
Posted inNation & World
U.S. tops 300,000 deaths from virus, as vaccinations roll out
The nation accounts for nearly 1 out of 5 confirmed virus deaths worldwide, far more than any other country despite its wealth and medical resources.