Three months after vaccination campaigns started, less than 5% of the EU’s 450 million residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Jobless claims dip in Maine as new pandemic aid flows
The number of claimants filing a new or reopened claim in Maine fell by 100 people to 2,500 last week.
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Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins rebuked by Aroostook County Republicans
Collins could face a further rebuke at the Maine Republican Party’s meeting on Saturday.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Biden pledges 200 million doses in his 1st 100 days, doubling initial goal
The president left the door open to pushing for fundamental changes in Senate procedures to muscle through key elements of his agenda.
Posted inMaine
With more Mainers eligible, the state prepares for a vaccine surge
The Biden administration has asked community health centers to expand vaccine eligibility to their frontline essential workers and patients with high-risk health conditions, but their vaccine supplies have been limited.
Posted inDr. Roach
A range of blood pressure readings can be telling
DEAR DR. ROACH: My doctor recently retired, my new one is very concerned about my systolic blood pressure, which was 150. I made quarterly visits to my old doctor, who never had a comment about my pressure numbers. My new doctor wants me on medication, and we agreed I would buy a home blood pressure […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Video: Harrison Food Bank hero wins trip to Costa Rica
A friend secretly nominated Sandy Swett in a sweepstakes for a free trip to Costa Rica. Among thousands of entries, Swett was one of 15 winners to receive a seven-day vacation for being an essential worker in 2020.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Program helping students get ahead of curve
REGION — Earlier this month, Chyanna Millett-Cordwell, a Jobs For Maine Graduates (JMG) Specialist at Telstar, gave a short presentation to school board members on how the JMG program can give students a jumpstart on how to prepare for life after high school. “JMG is a not-for-profit organization that partners with public and private businesses to […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Battle to bring cell, internet reception to Otisfield resumes
Lines are redrawn during a sometimes contentious hearing about constructing a communications tower in Otisfield.
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Don’t rule out what you have to do to find peace of mind
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jenny Slate, 39; Sarah Jessica Parker, 56; Marcia Cross, 59; Elton John, 74. Happy Birthday: Personal growth will stir up emotions and leave you begging for something new and exciting this year. Take a closer look at what you have, and plan to update and rejuvenate rather than spend valuable […]