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Published
January 14, 2021

Lawmakers violate Legislature’s COVID-19 prevention policies

A group of Republican legislators without masks is shown on a recent Facebook Live video in clear violation of the State House policy for face coverings.
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January 14, 2021

Freeport High School moves to online learning as COVID-19 outbreak continues

Becky Foley, RSU 5 superintendent, said Freeport High School tentatively plans to reopen for in-person learning on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
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January 14, 2021

Expanded vaccine rollout in U.S. spawns a new set of problems

The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand.
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January 14, 2021

Franklin County jail transferring inmates after four staff test positive for coronavirus

Farmington jail will only take those considered violent, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said
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January 14, 2021

COVID-19 hospitalizations remain high across Maine but have spread out

Hard-hit EMMC saw its burden ease for second week, while Maine Med had its heaviest COVID-19 inpatient week yet.

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January 14, 2021

Maine jobless claims remain high as state implements new employer tax

More than 4,000 Mainers filed new claims last week, while a 0.13% payroll tax was implemented to help fund the unemployment compensation office.
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January 14, 2021

The Latest: Companies scramble to expand coronavirus vaccine supply

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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January 14, 2021

MaineHealth to begin vaccinating patients 70 and older

Intermed, Central Maine Healthcare and Northern Light Health are also preparing to vaccinate older patients.
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January 14, 2021

Maine Democratic leaders: Mainers deserve a COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights

This bill would require all Maine health insurers to cover screenings, testing and immunizations even after the state of emergency ends.
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January 14, 2021

Vaccines and masks: Biden plan aims to break pandemic cycle

A coronavirus action plan to be introduced by President-elect Joe Biden centers on a mass vaccination campaign and closer coordination among all levels of government.