The Maine CDC distributed 400 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine to 4 independent primary care practices around the state this week but won’t be able to ship any next week because of reduced supply.
Kevin Miller
Kevin Miller joined the staff of the Portland Press Herald in 2012 and has worked as a journalist in Maine since 2005. He currently divides his time covering environmental/natural resources issues, state politics and the Maine Legislature. A policy wonk, Kevin previously wrote about Congress and federal issues from a Maine angle as the Press Herald’s Washington, DC correspondent. Before settling in Maine, he covered state government, higher education and environmental issues for newspapers in Virginia and Maryland. In his spare time, Kevin wants to be hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, exploring New England’s historic sites or doing pretty much anything else outdoors. He lives in Newcastle with his partner and their dog.
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Posted inMaine, News
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Proposed ballot initiative to block non-citizens from voting falls short
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More than 30,000 Mainers use state vaccine registry in first days
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