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March 11, 2021

Maine Senate rejects attempt to end COVID-19 state of emergency

Republicans have been pushing since last spring to rein in Gov. Janet Mills' emergency powers during the pandemic, arguing lawmakers should have a seat at the table.
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March 11, 2021

One year later, from job cuts to online commerce, virus reshaped U.S. economy

A once-in-a-century pandemic has ground on for a year, throwing millions out of work and upending wide swathes of the American economy.
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March 11, 2021

How big is the Biden stimulus bill? And who gets the most help?

This latest round of aid, which was rejected by all Republicans in Congress, marks the first major legislative victory for President Biden.
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March 11, 2021

In address to nation, Biden calls for states to make all adults eligible for vaccine by May 1

The president's prime-time speech follows his signing of the $1.9 trillion relief package that he says will help the U.S. defeat the coronavirus and nurse the economy back to health.
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March 11, 2021

Pandemic-era jobless aid payments approach $2 billion in Maine

The amount the state has paid out in jobless benefits since the pandemic started is almost as much as it paid out in the previous 15 years combined.

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March 11, 2021

Former presidents, first ladies urge Americans to get shots

Four former presidents are urging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as COVID-19 doses are available to them, as part of a campaign to overcome hesitancy for the shots.
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March 11, 2021

Maine setting new records for ‘shots in arms’

Maine's vaccine clinics gave a record 17,651 doses on Wednesday, and the state is again among the nation's most efficient at delivering inoculations.
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March 11, 2021

At risk or on the front lines, some feel left behind by Maine’s vaccination plan

Mainers with serious health conditions and those with high-risk jobs are among those still waiting for their shot at COVID-19 vaccine.
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March 11, 2021

UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy: Positives in pandemics – Extension’s role grows during COVID-19 crisis

Extension created resources to help Maine farmers and consumers and developed the capacity to analyze rapid COVID tests, while 4-H launched programs to engage with youth online.
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March 11, 2021

Maine Voices: Maine has history of withholding treatment from inmates. COVID is no exception

As a doctor who serves on one jail’s Board of Visitors says, ‘No one should be sentenced to lack of health care.’