Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, who has been dealing with a balky left shoulder, will not play Sunday against Cincinnati.
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Posted inMaine
Central Maine government officials consider renewing pandemic precautions as omicron variant surges
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Maine, local governments have taken different tacks in how they conduct public meetings and carry on municipal business.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, New England Patriots, Sports
Like the Red Sox, the Patriots’ success this season came a year early
Boston re-hired Alex Cora and became a contender again, while New England handed the keys of the offense to Mac Jones and clinched a playoff berth.
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Tied atop standings, Capitals get players back from virus protocol
The Capitals are no longer missing any players at practice because of virus-related reasons as COVID-19 takes its toll around the league.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
With omicron, hospital patient numbers may be more important than case counts
With the true number of infections probably much higher than the case count, ‘Hospitalizations are where the rubber meets the road,’ says a public health professor.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Sale of Portland’s historic Union Wharf to research institute is finalized
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute said in November that it would buy the wharf, which dates to the 18th century.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Jefferson man crashes car into birdhouse, marsh after fleeing New Year’s Eve traffic stop, police say
Dakota R. Peaslee, 21, of Jefferson, fled police and crashed into a fence in Bristol, authorities said.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion & Values
Maine Council of Churches urges virtual-only worship services to slow surge of COVID-19
While some churches will consider the council’s plea to reduce virus transmission, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland will continue to offer in-person services, saying its protocols have proven effective.
Posted inNation / World
CDC recommends only 5 months between Pfizer COVID vaccine and booster
The announcement was made a day after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration lowered the wait between Pfizer’s initial vaccine doses and its booster from six months to five.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
COVID-19 outbreak hits Franklin County jail staff
Seven corrections officers test positive; no inmates infected.