COVID-19 pandemic
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PublishedMarch 17, 2023
New COVID origins data point to raccoon dogs in China market
The findings aren't definitive, but data shows that some of the COVID-positive samples collected from a stall contained raccoon dog genes, which indicates the animals could have been infected by the virus.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2023
At UMaine, back on campus but still online for many classes
Some learners chafe at lost in-class experiences; others appreciate remote flexibility. For now, the university system doesn't seem ready to reverse its pandemic-era shift.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2023
To-go alcoholic drinks may be here to stay
Despite objections from public health advocates, a legislative committee voted Wednesday in favor of permanently legalizing the pandemic-era practice of to-go cocktails, wine, and beer.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2023
$5.4 billion in covid aid may have gone to firms using suspect Social Security numbers
The findings from the nation's top pandemic watchdog come as House Republicans plan to hold their first hearing this week on covid fraud.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2023
Bedside table: A chilling classic
Book recommendations from readers.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2023
Local restaurants forge new paths in a post-pandemic market
Forced by labor and supply shortages to adapt their business models, some restaurant owners and chefs are making concept changes to stay viable and eventually thrive.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2023
New COVID-19 variant spreads in Maine, but hospitalizations not expected to spike
Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine CDC, said a wall of immunity should help prevent the outbreaks experienced last winter.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2023
Maine State Music Theatre lets patrons behind the curtain in new fundraising push
Aiming to raise $500,000 by the end of its 2023 season, the Brunswick theater will launch its "Turn Up the Limelight" campaign to educate patrons about the work that goes into producing Broadway-caliber shows.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2023
Local libraries look to changing post-pandemic future
While visits to most local libraries lagged behind pre-pandemic levels in 2022, librarians have developed new programs to serve the changing needs of their communities.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2022
Child-care funding cliff nears, putting Maine families and facilities at risk
As pandemic relief dwindles, 'the workforce behind the workforce' worries about its ability to keep providing high-demand services without significant and sustained support.
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