President Donald Trump told journalist Bob Woodward on March 19 that he deliberately minimized the danger. “I wanted to always play it down,” the president said.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Fauci says halt of vaccine trial because of volunteer’s illness shows ‘safety valve’ at work
The pharmaceutical company has been recruiting volunteers in the U.S. while also testing its vaccine on thousands in Britain, Brazil and South Africa.
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Posted inNation & World
Scientists cast doubt on results from Russian COVID-19 vaccine
The researchers flagged concerns over seemingly identical levels of antibodies in a number of study participants who were inoculated with the experimental vaccine.
Posted inLocal & State, News
York County still driving majority of new COVID-19 cases
Of the 23 new cases reported by the Maine CDC on Wednesday, 14 were in York County, which is dealing with several active outbreaks.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Aid for state, local governments should be part of relief package
Cuts to government programs and services could lengthen the COVID-caused recession.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: New restaurants and new seasonal drinks for fall
A new Mexican restaurant is coming to Biddeford, and a new tavern prepares to open in the Old Port.
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Campaigning in a pandemic
Staff and candidates share their attempts to reach constituents.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Survey respondents favor small park in downtown Hallowell, but some aren’t convinced
Vision Hallowell representative Deb Fahy said of 283 respondents, about 73% favored a park of some size at the corner of Central and Water streets.
Posted inTimes Record
Despite pandemic, Midcoast districts report strong start to school year
Regional School Unit 1, Regional School Unit 5 and Maine School Administrative District 75 students walked back into the classrooms Tuesday, wearing masks and keeping their distance as they start the year.
Posted inNation & World
Computer glitches disrupt classes as schools return online
Headaches have plagued remote learning since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.