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CDC gives Maine $7M to prep for future public health crises
Jun. 27, 2021 02:26 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government has given Maine a $7 million boost to help prepare for another public health crisis.
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Editorial Roundup: New England
By The Associated Press Jun. 25, 2021 03:45 PM EDT
Hearst Connecticut Media. June 23, 2021.
Editorial: Police accountability demands transparency
The powers granted to...

Global war on ransomware? Hurdles hinder the US response
By Alan Suderman Jun. 05, 2021 08:31 AM EDT
Editorial Roundup: U.S.
By The Associated Press Jun. 02, 2021 01:03 PM EDT
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:
May 31
The Wall Street Journal on ‘melodrama’ in Texas...
Maine pols want more telehealth; COVID-19 decline continues
By Patrick Whittle May. 19, 2021 01:45 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine's U.S. senators are joining a push to make the use of telehealth easier as the country moves beyond the coronavirus pandemic.
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US Navy's top officer likes what he sees at Bath Iron Works
By David Sharp May. 10, 2021 06:01 PM EDT
BATH, Maine (AP) — The U.S. Navy's top officer liked what he saw Monday during a tour of shipbuilder Bath Iron Works, praising the shipyard and its workforce...
Maine: Unemployment fix soon; Collins touts hate crime bill
Apr. 22, 2021 01:45 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine's two U.S. senators said the coronavirus pandemic has provided evidence that the state's unemployment system needs to be...
Maine: Senators want PPP improvements; 1M shots administered
Apr. 20, 2021 01:45 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine's U.S. senators want the Paycheck Protection Program to provide more help to seasonal small businesses.
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Virus affecting small towns more; governor extends order
Apr. 15, 2021 02:30 AM EDT
SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — Maine’s growing number of COVID-19 cases is disproportionately affecting smaller towns.
The 20 ZIP codes with the...
Today in History
By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2021 12:00 AM EDT
Today in History
Today is Wednesday, March 31, the 90th day of 2021. There are 275 days left in the year.
Today’s...
New Hampshire to offer vaccines to all adults within weeks
By Holly Ramer Mar. 18, 2021 10:30 AM EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — All New Hampshire adults will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in a matter of weeks, Gov. Chris Sununu said Thursday.
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Maine senator wants info from CDC on COVID-19 variants
Mar. 09, 2021 01:35 PM EST
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine's independent senator wants the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide more information about how it is...

Senate Dems sorting final details of $1.9T virus relief bill
By Alan Fram Mar. 02, 2021 12:16 AM EST

Maine: Senators push for restaurant help, PPP loan guidance
By Patrick Whittle Mar. 01, 2021 03:28 PM EST
Dems bash move to vaccinate consultants; rural aid sought
Feb. 09, 2021 02:30 AM EST
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Democratic leaders in Maine criticized MaineHealth on Tuesday for providing coronavirus vaccinations to out-of-state consultants hired to...
Feds to give community health organizations a boost in Maine
Feb. 08, 2021 01:30 AM EST
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Organizations that provide community healthcare in southern and coastal Maine will receive a boost from the federal government.
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Biden's dilemma in virus aid fight: Go big or go bipartisan
By Alexandra Jaffe And Jonathan Lemire Feb. 06, 2021 08:34 AM EST
Fewer Maine businesses seek help from replenished PPP
Feb. 04, 2021 01:45 AM EST
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Fewer of Maine's small businesses are seeking help under a replenished Paycheck Protection Program aimed to helping employers weather...

White House begins talks with lawmakers on COVID-19 relief
By Aamer Madhani And Lisa Mascaro Jan. 25, 2021 12:21 AM EST