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Coronavirus

Published
March 31, 2021

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.
Published
March 30, 2021

Group of parents calling for in-person school instruction rally outside legislative session in Augusta

BackTo5, a group looking to get children back into the classroom five days a week, hosted a rally outside the Augusta Civic Center on Tuesday afternoon, drawing about 100 attendees.
Published
March 30, 2021

PPP loan applications extended until May 31

Maine employers have 2 more months to apply for the program, which has brought more than $3 billion to the state over the past year.
Published
March 30, 2021

BioNTech raises COVID vaccine target to 2.5 billion doses

The company also announced it's developing two new formulations: a ready-to-use vaccine that can be stored at fridge temperatures and a freeze-dried version that could be stockpiled.
Published
March 30, 2021

State health officials tell vaccine-eligible Mainers: ‘This is your week’

Maine CDC's director says robust supplies and ample appointment slots mean people who are 50 or older should try to get shots as younger Mainers wait for the eligibility window to open wider.

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Published
March 30, 2021

With business travel lagging, Portland lands direct flights to cities around the U.S.

The new flights could be temporary or long-term, depending on their popularity and the recovery of business travel.
Published
March 30, 2021

Sen. Breen: The ‘Back to Basics’ Budget gives Mainers the stability to rebuild

Maine lawmakers should fund essential services now and keep the government running while debating any new spending or policies.
Published
March 29, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines 90% effective in real-world U.S. study

More than 93 million Americans have received at least one dose and over 51 million are fully inoculated.
Published
March 29, 2021

Winslow Town Office closes temporarily due to COVID-19 exposure

Office will be closed at least the remainder of this week.
Published
March 29, 2021

Biden urges state mask mandates as CDC director warns of ‘impending doom’

After CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky makes an impassioned plea to Americans not to let their guard down, President Biden appeals to state and local leaders to reinstate mask-wearing requirements if they have eased them.