Democrats are trying to frame the race for the White House as a referendum on his handling of the worst U.S. public health crisis in over a century.
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Maine CDC reports 49 new cases of coronavirus, one death
York County’s ‘green’ designation for school pandemic readiness was restored this week, and Maine officials on Friday submitted plans to distribute a vaccine when one becomes available.
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Commentary: Don’t be part of the ‘twindemic.’ Get a flu shot
You can contract COVID and the flu at the same time – and though the flu vaccine isn’t perfect, it will at least blunt the effect of the influenza infection.
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CEO says Pfizer can’t seek virus vaccine OK before mid-November
Moderna Inc. previously said the earliest it could seek authorization of its vaccine would be Nov. 25.
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Maine’s plan to distribute vaccine stresses racial equity, health care workers and the elderly
The plan submitted to the federal government Friday calls for vaccinating 80% of Maine’s 1.3 million people within 12 weeks, in a massive statewide effort.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Times Record Sports, UMaine Sports
The University of Maine women’s basketball team is eager to play, but start to the season still uncertain
Black Bears scheduled to begin campaign Nov. 28, but rigorous COVID-19 testing and a travel exemption from the state still loom as potential hurdles.
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Some businesses opening, expanding despite pandemic hurdles
Analysts say COVID-19 has created a climate for businesses to flourish if they can distinguish themselves.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Sports
Vermont Health Department probes hockey-related outbreak
So far, the Health Department has identified 18 confirmed cases among players and several close contacts and most are in adults.
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Youth hockey organization cancels games again this weekend
The Maine Amateur Hockey Association says it is waiting for clarification from state agencies about whether hockey can be played indoors at some point this winter.
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Cross country: State championship dates set for mid-November
Troy Howard Middle School in Belfast will host the title meets for boys on Nov. 11 and girls on Nov. 14.