Due to the nature of their work, many consumer-facing industries — and especially the travel industry — are currently determining their own processes for vaccinating their workforces.
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Local News
Maine CDC director urges continued mask use
AUGUSTA — The director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday it is far …
Updated
Maine CDC reports 225 new COVID-19 cases, revises death toll
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Friday that 225 new cases of COVID-19 have been …
Swan Lake Grocery reopens after fire destroys building
SWANVILLE – Swan Lake Grocery is the closest grocery store for Swanville and surrounding area residents. In October …
UMaine puts on virtual on-demand play
ORONO – The University of Maine School of Performing Arts is presenting an on-demand, virtual production of its …
CDC Briefing with Dr. Nirav Shah today
STATEWIDE — Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah says there are few doses of the vaccine to go …
New community police officer in Orono
ORONO — The Orono police chief is moving forward with his goal to build better relationships with the …
Fund for wrongly convicted proposed
AUGUSTA — Lawmakers are discussing a bill that would provide compensation for people who have been wrongfully convicted of …
Bishop says Johnson & Johnson vaccine OK for Catholics
STATEWIDE — Maine’s Roman Catholic bishop on Thursday gave the OK for Catholics to receive the Johnson & …
Collins pushes anti-scamming bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It was hardly a coincidence, but Thursday was National Slam the Scam Day. It also was …
National News
Cuomo accuser Charlotte Bennett calls governor ‘textbook abuser’ in interview
A 25-year-old former aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has accused him of sexual harassment, called the …
Cuomo accuser Lindsey Boylan calls on ‘bystanders’ to activate and ‘say something’
One of the women accusing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment is calling on “bystanders” to activate and …
Meghan Markle defended by Jameela Jamil amid royal feud: ‘The stench of their desperation is rotten’
Jameela Jamil is one of the latest stars to speak out in support of Meghan Markle amid allegations …
Florida educators eligible for COVID-19 vaccines despite stricter state age limits
All school personnel in Florida, regardless of age, are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines at federal-run sites, …
Deshaun Watson ‘extremely serious’ about not playing for Texans, Jalen Ramsey says
Deshaun Watson is “extremely serious” about not playing for the Houston Texans this season or ever again, Los …
Montana governor says Biden ‘degraded’ himself with ‘Neanderthal’ comment about red-state governors
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte said President Biden “degraded” himself, following comments he made comparing red-state governors to Neanderthal’s.
Virginia man accused of shooting guard at Social Security building dies
A man who officials said was equipped with hundreds of rounds of ammunition when he exchanged gunfire with a …
Cardinals have Tom Brady-level expectations for JJ Watt
The Arizona Cardinals’ signing of J.J. Watt was the biggest move of the NFL offseason so far, and …
New Zealand sees 8.1 magnitude earthquake, lifts tsunami warnings following series of quakes
The island mainly saw structural damage despite the significant strength of the earthquakes.
Entertainment
Wayne Gretzky’s Father Walter Gretzky Dead at 82 After Parkinson’s Battle
Sad news out of Canada … Wayne Gretzky’s father, Walter Gretzky, has died after a battle with Parkinson’s …
Elon Musk’s Starbase City Backed by Local Official, Citing Jobs, Tourism
Elon Musk founding his City of Starbase, Texas is getting support from at least one local official … …
Gorilla Glue Woman Tessica Brown’s Breast Lumps Not Cancerous
It’s the best news Tessica Brown’s gotten since getting the Gorilla Glue out of her hair — the …
‘Walking Dead’ Special FX Guru Says Zombies Won’t Find You at Dentist
‘Walking Dead’ makeup artist and executive producer Greg Nicotero doesn’t need CDC guidelines to prepare for a zombie …
NHL’s Sean Avery Busts Man’s Car Mirror In Heated Dispute, But Claims He’s The Victim
Former NHL star Sean Avery busted a man’s car mirror during a heated altercation in L.A. Thursday morning …
“Kiss Me” Singer Leigh Nash ‘Memba Her?!
Texas local Leigh Nash was only 21 when she shot onto the music scene in the late ’90s …
Rachel Lindsay Says She Accepts Chris Harrison’s Apology
UPDATE 1:54 PM PT — Chris’ mea culpa went over well with Rachel …
‘Moonshiners’ Star Lance Waldroup Dead at 30
Lance Waldroup, a famous bootlegger from Discovery’s “Moonshiners,” has died. Lance died Feb. …
Armed Robbery Shooting Outside Celeb Hot Spot Il Pastaio
Celebs might be extra vigilant the next time they go out to eat in Bev Hills … a …
Sports News
Deshaun Watson ‘extremely serious’ about not playing for Texans, Jalen Ramsey says
Deshaun Watson is “extremely serious” about not playing for the Houston Texans this season or ever again, Los …
Cardinals have Tom Brady-level expectations for JJ Watt
The Arizona Cardinals’ signing of J.J. Watt was the biggest move of the NFL offseason so far, and …
Walter Gretzky, father of NHL star Wayne Gretzky, dies at 82
Walter Gretzky, the father of hockey great Wayne Gretzky, has died. He was 82.
Joe Montana shares thoughts on 49ers quarterback situation: ‘They should consider all options’
Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, who played 16 seasons in the NFL, led the San …
2021 Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the …
2021 Sun Belt Conference women’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 Sun Belt Conference women’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the …
2021 Southern Conference men’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 Southern Conference League tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the NCAA Men’s Basketball …
2021 Big East Conference women’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 Big East Conference women’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the NCAA …
Watt brothers carve outdoor ice bath, share photos of chill experience
Former Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt apparently needed some time to cool off amid an eventful week …