The York County Sheriff’s Office charged the Hiram resident with felony reckless conduct following a dispute at Calls Shop ‘n Save in Cornish.
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Maine CDC reports 417 new COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths
The first doses of the vaccine newly approved by the Food and Drug Administration are expected to arrive in Maine on Monday or Tuesday, Dr. Nirav Shah says.
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Maine Voices: No COVID-19 relief? Blame lawsuit hoax
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insists that any aid package must include sweeping liability immunity for corporations that put profits over safety.
Posted inNation & World, News
Virus can travel farther, faster in restaurants than previously thought, study suggests
South Korean researchers released a study that suggests the coronavirus, under certain airflow conditions, travels farther than six feet and can infect others in as little as five minutes.
Posted inNation & World
North Korea accused of using virus to crack down on human rights
Eight nations, including the U.S., cite a reported uptick in executions related to COVID-19 and strict controls on movements in and around the capital.
Posted inNation & World
Viral spread: Americans paying the price for Thanksgiving
Health authorities are pleading with people not to make the same mistake during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
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Hard-pressed Maine Med to get bigger share of vaccine when distribution begins
The Portland hospital said Friday that it will give the first doses to intensive care unit teams, emergency department caregivers and those providing care in COVID-19 units.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
All $1.25 billion of Maine’s CARES Act funding now spoken for
A relief fund created in March was spent to support small businesses, unemployed workers, schools, healthcare providers and local governments.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
New Portland buildings to be designed, built to reflect post-pandemic reality
New office and medical buildings are being built to promote safer working conditions that limit viral spread.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Maine Medical Center, SMHC, MaineGeneral hit record number of COVID-19 inpatients
The burden continues to ease at hard-hit Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor and plateaus at Lewiston’s hospitals.