Respondents were about twice as likely to express optimism as pessimism about the coming year – 41% to 23%.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Two positive COVID-19 cases reported at Augusta elementary school
Gilbert Elementary School Principal Sarah Landry said the two cases are not related to any others, and there are no close contacts within the school
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World
EU drug regulator finds no overall link between clots, AstraZeneca vaccine
Numerous European countries had suspended use of the vaccine over the last week amid concerns over blood clots in a few dozen of the millions of people vaccinated with the formula across the continent.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
New jobless claims hold steady as Maine readies extended aid
About 2,600 people filed new benefit claims or reopened previous claims last week, the Maine Department of Labor reported Thursday.
Posted inNation & World, News
Biden says as U.S. hits goal of 100 million vaccinations, it can help Canada and Mexico
The president has moved to speed up deliveries from Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, and to expand the number of places to get shots and people who can administer them.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: New Hampshire to make all adults eligible for vaccine within weeks
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inBusiness
Oxford Casino, hotel bet on a safe reopening
Oxford Casino expands to 50% customer capacity March 26; rehiring laid-off workers and adding new staff.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Welcome to the vaccine drive-thru. Want a sigh of relief with that?
Buxton Fire-Rescue is leading the charge in bringing COVID-19 vaccinations to Maine’s out-of-the way places.
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UMF finalizing plans, but there will be no spring sports for CMCC
The Mustangs planning to hold workouts but not games, while the Beavers are waiting for the North Atlantic Conference to OK their game plans.
Posted inNation & World
Virus surge in Europe a cautionary tale for U.S., experts say
American health authorities say what’s happening on the Continent should serve as a warning against ignoring social distancing or dropping other safeguards too early.