The Johnson & Johnson shot can cause rare but serious blood clots, a risk not present with the other 2 vaccines.
Carol Semple
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All members of U.S. missionary group freed in Haiti, police say
The remaining members of a U.S.-based missionary group who were kidnapped two months ago have been freed
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U.S. releases new batch of documents about JFK assassination
The documents include CIA cables and memos discussing gunman Lee Harvey Oswald’s previously disclosed but never fully explained visits to the Soviet and Cuban embassies in Mexico City.
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Passenger rail receives historic funding as Downeaster turns 20
In Maine, municipal leaders want to see the Boston-to-Brunswick service expanded to other parts of the state, and a bill signed by the governor would study the issue.
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U.S. faces a double virus surge as omicron advances, delta rages
Health officials call on Americans to get vaccinated, get their booster shots, wear masks indoors and get tested before traveling and before holiday gatherings.
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Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to federal charge in George Floyd’s killing
Since a federal sentence will run at the same time as his state sentence, he will likely spend 21 years in prison.
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Congress approves $2.5 trillion increase in debt limit, avoiding default
Established in 1917, the debt ceiling serves as a brake on spending decisions already approved by Congress and the White House – some decades ago.
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With most-ever permits issued, Maine deer harvest is highest since 1968
An abundant deer population in many areas and plenty of hunters were factors in this year’s numbers.
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House votes to hold former Trump aide Mark Meadows in contempt in Jan. 6 probe
The near party-line vote is the latest show of force by the Jan. 6 panel, which is determined to get answers quickly and in doing so reassert congressional authority.
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Thousands of tornado survivors in multiple states face weeks without heat or water
Kentucky authorities said the sheer level of destruction was hindering their ability to tally the devastation from Friday night’s storms.