Bowdoin College will receive $2.95 million in emergency funding under the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion federal COVID relief package. The money Bowdoin receives is part of more than $105 million in funding for colleges, universities, and students in Maine under the plan. According to a statement from the office of Maine 1st District […]
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Police: 2-year-old boy injures parents, self in West Bath shooting
According to the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office, the boy discharged a handgun that was left loaded on a nightstand.
Brunswick schools will offer students free COVID-19 shots beginning next week
The first shot will be administered May 20 and the second shot will be administered June 10.
Maine planning more workplace, school clinics for vaccinations
The state is emphasizing convenience, making immunization readily available to Mainers whose work schedules or other conditions make it harder for them to get their shots.
Wiscasset jail offers vaccines to inmates, staff amid COVID-19 outbreak
This is the first time Two Bridges has offered vaccines to inmates.
Durham appoints first-ever town manager
The position was added after the town has experienced significant growth over several years, according to a selectman.
Maine to offer free Sea Dogs tickets, L.L. Bean gift cards as vaccination incentives
Gov. Janet Mills announced the initiative during a virtual event with President Biden and 5 other governors whose states are using innovative ways to raise vaccination rates.
Durham will hold special town meeting to sort out contradictory budget vote
The special town meeting will take place at 9 a.m. May 22 outside the town office.
Maine begins vaccinating youths as young as 12 against COVID-19
The effort will focus on schools, but parental consent is required, and national data show some reluctance to giving the COVID-19 vaccine to children.
Anti-Israel graffiti at Bates College sparks state investigation
Slogans were written in chalk on the side of at least one building on the Lewiston campus.