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As Maine Educators Get Priority, Shah Warns Full Adult Vaccination 'May Not' Come By End Of May Mar 04, 2021

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Teachers and school staff members in Maine are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine following a directive from President Joe Biden this week.

Group Calls For Increasing Taxes On Wealthy Mainers, Corporations Mar 02, 2021

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A coalition of low-income advocates and service providers is calling for an increase in taxes on wealthy Mainers and large corporations to fund what they say are needed investments in the social services.

Dr. Shah: Fully Vaccinated Mainers May Gather Without Masks Mar 02, 2021

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People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 — which comes two weeks after receiving the final dose — can gather without masks, says Maine CDC Director Nirav Shah.

Vaccination Updates: Maine Opens High-Volume Sites, Hannaford To Get Johnson & Johnson Shots Mar 02, 2021

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Several new options for getting the COVID-19 vaccine are opening up in Maine this week.

Complaint: Mental Health Professionals Face 'Horrifying' Wait Times From Maine Licensing Board Mar 01, 2021

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Fifty mental health professionals have sent a letter to the Maine attorney general’s office citing concerns about how long it takes to become licensed, saying applications often take months to be processed. And as the would-be providers wait, so too must their clients, at a time when the demand for mental health services is surging due to the pandemic.

Chellie Pingree Pushes For Federal Protection For York River Feb 26, 2021

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After nearly a decade of trying, Democratic U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine’s 1st District has succeeded in getting the U.S. House to agree to add the York River to the National Park Service’s Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Maine Lawmaker Says Blueberry Marketing Doesn't Match High Level Of Spending Feb 26, 2021

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Republican state Sen. Marianne Moore of Calais is calling for a legislative probe of how the Maine Wild Blueberry Commission is spending its marketing money.

Maine Moves To Age-Based Vaccine Eligibility, Expanding To 60 And Older Next Week Feb 26, 2021

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Eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine in Maine will now be based on age.

Maine's Secretary Of State Testifies In Congress In Support Of Broadening Voter Rights Feb 26, 2021

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Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is telling Congress Maine’s electoral process increases voter participation — especially among people with limited access.

Former Top Obama Science Advisor: US Has 'Real Economic Opportunity' Rejoining Paris Climate Accord Feb 25, 2021

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The U.S. formally rejoined the Paris Climate Accord last week, and the Biden administration is now preparing new carbon-dioxide reduction goals.