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1. Hundreds gathered in Monument Square last night as part of a vigil remembering the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Attendees were also there to call for the passage of voting rights legislation in Congress.
2. The Maine CDC reported 380 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 (114 in critical care). Roughly 70 percent of the hospitalized are unvaccinated (even higher among critical care). Schools are facing a surge as students return from winter break.
3. A new mask mandate covering indoor public places, including businesses and restaurants will go into effect on Wednesday in Brunswick.
4. The Biden administration is planning to launch a website allowing individuals to request COVID-19 rapid tests. Details are being finalized with the U.S. Postal Service to deliver the 500 million coronavirus test kits starting mid-January.
5. Taco Bell is offering a $10 subscription program. The Taco Lover’s Pass wil get you
one of 7 tacos every. Crunchy Taco, Soft Taco, Doritos Locos Tacos and their Supreme versions + the Spicy Potato Soft Taco.
