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COVID-19 pandemic
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Lowering the bar: Baking through the pandemic with an 11-pound chocolate bar
The ritual provides several comforts during a difficult year.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Saint Joseph’s College will require all students and staff to be fully vaccinated for fall semester
The college, based in Standish, joins a growing number of colleges requiring staff members and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes $187 million increase in school funding in updated state budget
The plan would fund education at the voter-approved level of 55% for the first time, provide more money to cities and towns, and put a record amount in the state’s ‘rainy day’ fund.
Posted inNation & World
Federal judge strikes down CDC’s eviction moratorium
The Justice Department says it will appeal, but the head of the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition calls the ruling ‘really worrisome.’
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Mills unveils plan for COVID-19 recovery and use of more than $1 billion in federal aid
The governor says her plan is focused on immediate economic recovery from the pandemic, long-term economic growth and infrastructure revitalization.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Prince Harry, Jennifer Lopez make voices heard at Vax Live concert
President Biden and Prince Harry were among several big names advocating for vaccine equity at ‘Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World.’
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Op-Eds, Opinion
Basking in barbecue, bear hugs and the freedom of the open road
A post-vaccination trip from Maine to Virginia opens a window on life after the pandemic.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Two dozen inmates at women’s prison have COVID-19
The outbreak at the facility in Windham began 10 days ago.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine National Guard to hold vaccine clinics at BIW
The guard will make COVID-19 vaccinations available starting Thursday for employees at Bath Iron Works’ shipyard and off-site locations