While most of us wait our turn for a COVID-19 shot, others jockey for a spot up front.
COVID-19 pandemic
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Op-eds, Opinion
A county commission meeting? Try theater of the absurd
Androscoggin County’s anti-mask resolution is history. Stay tuned for the recall drive.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Scarborough Downs vaccine center off to a smooth start
The center can administer up to 2,000 vaccines per day to older Mainers in Cumberland County.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Local restaurants say winter revenue down by half
There are fewer patrons than previous years so far this season, but the number of customers who enjoyed frequenting eateries on Valentine’s Day has them hopeful about the future.
Posted inLocal & State
In months of isolation, has the pandemic made the heart grow fonder?
Social isolation has slowed romance for some, by putting off weddings and making dating difficult, but it’s also intensified relationships, for better or for worse, pushing others to tie the knot or seek professional help.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook gets OK to set up vaccination site
City Health Officer and Fire Chief Andrew Turcotte has said that he wanted the vaccines to be administered by Public Safety employees at the Westbrook Community Center.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Judicial order sets new limits on court appearances over COVID-19 concerns
Police agencies adjust to restrictions placed on each court.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Republican lawmakers defend Capitol Police chief’s posts on Facebook
In a letter, 69 Republicans and an independent accuse Democrats of trampling on the free speech rights of Chief Russell Gauvin, whose posts raised questions about the legitimacy of the presidential election.
Posted inAmerican Journal
City pitches Community Center as vaccination site
Westbrook EMS staff have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and other first responders should get theirs within a few weeks.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Older Mainers wait for word on vaccine: How will they know we’re here?
They want clearer, better communication from the state and health care providers about how they will know when it’s their turn to get the coronavirus vaccine.