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Published
May 12, 2021

Frustration in Japan as leader pushes Olympics despite virus, lagging vaccinations

A full-page newspaper ad in Japan has condemned the government for forcing people to endure the pandemic without vaccines.
Published
May 12, 2021

Maine Voices: New U.S. intelligence report suggests how Maine can address global trends

We're in a good position to improve the lives of people without college degrees, to welcome foreigners to a democratic society and to diversify our workforce.
Published
May 11, 2021

Most in U.S. who remain unvaccinated need convincing, poll shows

The AP-NORC poll found about 1 in 5 American adults say they probably or definitely won’t get vaccinated, compared to about a third in January.
Published
May 11, 2021

Wiscasset jail offers vaccines to inmates, staff amid COVID-19 outbreak

This is the first time Two Bridges has offered vaccines to inmates.
Published
May 11, 2021

Bates to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for all students

The college said Tuesday it won't allow students to return in the fall unless they are vaccinated.

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Published
May 11, 2021

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.
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May 11, 2021

Scores of bodies found floating in India’s Ganges River

Images on social media of the bodies floating in the river prompted outrage and speculation that they died from COVID-19.
Published
May 11, 2021

Medicare will require nursing homes to report COVID vaccinations

Officials hope the move will be an incentive for facilities to keep giving shots even as the worst ravages of the pandemic ease.
Published
May 11, 2021

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.
Published
May 11, 2021

Commentary: Eid unites Muslims in a world that is still socially distant

The ‘Holiday of the Feast,’ which starts Thursday, marks the end of a month of abstinence from food and drink during daylight hours.