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February 8, 2021

As COVID-19 fills ICUs, chronically ill patients suffer ‘ripple effect’ of delayed surgeries

Throughout the pandemic, health officials have pleaded with the public, reminding them that by wearing masks and staying at home they’re doing their part to prevent hospital overcrowding.
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February 8, 2021

Vaccinations in Maine expected to increase slightly this week

The state CDC expects to receive enough first doses from the federal government this week to begin vaccinating an additional 21,475 people.
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February 8, 2021

Pope Francis says the world is ‘seriously ill’ from the consequences of the pandemic

This year, his primary area of concern in his annual address to the Holy See seemed to be humankind itself.
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February 8, 2021

Thousands of maskless Tampa fans celebrate in the streets

Public health experts warn that the events over the weekend could lead to another surge in virus cases.
Published
February 8, 2021

The Latest: Vaccine drive gains speed, but maskless football fans fuel worries

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.

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February 8, 2021

Maine companies mount volunteer effort to staff vaccination sites

Hundreds of volunteers from area businesses are offering to help out at the Scarborough Downs mass vaccination clinic.
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February 8, 2021

More renters seek help as relief program struggles to keep up

The state reports there are 2,000 rent relief applications filed before Dec. 31 still being processed, and renters say they are running out of savings.
Published
February 7, 2021

Androscoggin County Commission chair closes meetings to public

Chairwoman Sally Christner released a statement that only commissioners and county employees would be allowed to attend commissioner meetings, citing "space constraints."
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February 7, 2021

U.K. variant spreading rapidly across U.S., study shows

The mutant strain, known as B.1.1.7, is more contagious than earlier forms of the coronavirus and may also be more lethal.
Published
February 7, 2021

Senior Democrats to unveil new $3,000-per-child benefit as Biden stimulus gains steam

The size of the benefit would diminish for Americans earning more than $75,000 per year, as well as for couples jointly earning more than $150,000 per year.