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Published
March 21, 2021

Miami sets earlier curfew after spring break crowds, fights

SWAT officers in bulletproof vests dispersed pepper spray balls to break up rowdy, spring break crowds that descended on sunny South Beach by the thousands, trashing restaurants and flooding the streets without masks or social distancing.
Published
March 21, 2021

Maine CDC reports 172 new COVID-19 cases, one more death

The state is preparing to vaccinate people in their 50s starting Tuesday, but data suggest there's some public resistance to taking the vaccine.
Published
March 21, 2021

Our View: Broadband funding is a new New Deal

Like rural electrification in the 20th century, internet access and affordability could improve lives in the 21st.
Published
March 21, 2021

Vaccine hesitancy could threaten herd immunity

Although attitudes have shifted, there remains a stubborn block of people in Maine and elsewhere who won't get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Published
March 21, 2021

Restaurants struggling during the pandemic turn to branded merchandise to help pay the bills

From masked mermaids to 'milk-drunk' ducks, local restaurants are selling hoodies, onesies and more.

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Published
March 20, 2021

As vaccinations lag, Italy’s elderly again pay a price

Promises to vaccinate all Italians over 80 by the end of March fall woefully short.
Published
March 20, 2021

Police clash with protesters in Germany against virus measures

Demonstrations also are held in Austria, Britain, Finland, Romania and Switzerland.
Published
March 20, 2021

Some New York nursing homes proved helpless

Until recently, the full extent of the surge was partially obscured because Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration did not disclose data.
Published
March 20, 2021

U.S. businesses near Mexico, Canada borders struggle with boundaries’ closure

Maine's Republican Sen. Susan Collins asked the Biden administration last month to reconsider U.S.-Canada border restrictions.
Published
March 20, 2021

Fallout from riot, virus leaves toxic mood on Capitol Hill

Last week, a dozen Republicans voted against awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to law enforcers who defended the Capitol.