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Published
October 1, 2021

Koch-backed group fuels opposition to school mask mandates, leaked letter shows

The political melee engulfing educators has complicated efforts to reopen schools safely during a new wave of the virus brought on by the delta variant.
Published
October 1, 2021

Maine reports 738 new cases and 2 deaths as CDC continues to work through backlog

The seven-day average of new cases rose to 593 on Friday, but the state is continuing to work through a backlog of positive test results that date back more than a week.
Published
October 1, 2021

Merck says its COVID-19 pill cuts risk of death, hospitalization

If approved by the FDA, the drug would be the first pill shown to treat the coronavirus.
Published
September 30, 2021

New COVID cases and outbreaks jump again in Maine schools

The 108 schools with reported outbreaks this week represent 15% of the schools statewide, but Education Commissioner Pender Makin says the department is confident that in-school learning can continue.
Published
September 30, 2021

United Airlines says only 320 workers still face termination for refusing vaccination

An airline spokeswoman says the declining number of potential firings shows that the company's policy of requiring vaccinations is working.

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Published
September 30, 2021

Facing backlog of positive tests, Maine CDC reports highest single-day case increase of pandemic

Though researchers tracking the coronavirus say the state's case backlog can affect the ability to forecast, hospitals in Maine say it hasn't hindered their ability to plan so far.
Published
September 30, 2021

Our View: Vaccine mandates are the right way to fight COVID

Data show that immunizations work and so do requirements. Voluntary incentives go only so far.
Published
September 29, 2021

Some fear boosters will hurt drive to reach the unvaccinated

The number of first-dose COVID-19 vaccinations is falling in the U.S. despite the spread of vaccine requirements across the country.
Published
September 29, 2021

Scarborough grad makes directorial debut, finds success in LA

James Sunshine directed "Coronavirus Conspiracy" during the pandemic.
Published
September 29, 2021

They were lauded as life-saving heroes. Now they’re being threatened.

Across the country, doctors and nurses on the front lines against the coronavirus are dealing with hostility, threats and violence from patients who are angry over safety rules.