Traveling By Boat, Vaccinators 'Injecting Hope' For Maine

Traveling By Boat, Vaccinators 'Injecting Hope' For Maine Islanders

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Even as the number of clinics that offer the COVID-19 vaccine has grown, some Mainers still face challenges getting access. Sometimes the barrier is no internet connection. Sometimes it’s finding a ride. And for some communities, it’s miles of ocean.

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