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Published
February 4, 2021

Maine lenders report less demand for latest round of pandemic relief loans

Reduced demand for Paycheck Protection Program loans is likely the result of stricter requirements, other funding options and the recovery of some industries.
Published
February 3, 2021

‘Cowards’: Anti-maskers berate Androscoggin commissioners who vote to postpone action on resolution

The 4-3 vote postpones a decision on a statement rejecting Gov. Janet Mills' order to halt spread of COVID-19.
Published
February 3, 2021

Study finds COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmission

The research also suggests that the AstraZeneca vaccine offers strong protection for three months on just a single dose.
Published
February 3, 2021

Both sides to appeal ruling on Portland’s hazard wage

The Portland Regional Chamber is appealing part of Monday's ruling that said voters had the legal authority to set a higher emergency wage scale.
Published
February 3, 2021

House vote clears partisan path for Biden’s $1.9 trillion virus relief bill

The president has courted Senate Republicans, and repeatedly expressed a desire to get their support.

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Published
February 3, 2021

MaineGeneral Health did not intend to offer ‘privileged access’ to COVID-19 vaccine, official says

The hospital's 17-person Board of Directors was largely unavailable for comment on questions of vaccine equity, but the board chairman said the recent vaccine clinic was done according to CDC guidelines and provided useful feedback in making the process better.
Published
February 3, 2021

Updated vaccine Q&A: When can I expect an appointment call from MaineHealth?

Also: Why doesn't Maine have a statewide vaccination registration and appointment system? And what is the latest timeline for vaccination phases?
Published
February 3, 2021

Repurposed Scarborough Downs gets up and running as $1 million mass vaccination site

MaineHealth expected to vaccinate 115 people at the former harness racing track Wednesday and says it could handle as many as 2,000 vaccinations a day if supplies permit.
Published
February 3, 2021

Expecting new COVID-19 cases to arrive with students, Bates College will add rapid tests to screenings

Bates students will begin to file back onto campus this week, and with the crowd will come increased risk of COVID-19 transmission, say campus officials.
Published
February 3, 2021

Maine reports 273 new cases of COVID-19 and 9 additional deaths

The number of daily new cases continues to decline as Maine readies new vaccination clinics, including at Scarborough Downs.