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Published
September 29, 2021

Litchfield officials ask state to reverse health care worker vaccine mandate

Litchfield Fire & Rescue stands to lose about five of its 22 employees as a result of the vaccine mandate.
Published
September 29, 2021

YouTube will block videos with misinformation about vaccines

The video-sharing platform says it will no longer allow users to baselessly speculate that approved vaccines, like the ones given to prevent the flu or measles, are dangerous or cause diseases.
Published
September 29, 2021

State reports 867 COVID-19 cases amid ‘signs of optimism’ that surge could ease

Daily case numbers appear likely to remain high in the coming days as the Maine CDC reviews a backlog of 2,500 positive test results reported over the past week.
Published
September 28, 2021

Japan to lift all coronavirus emergency steps nationwide

The nation is eager to expand social and economic activities while balancing the need to prevent another wave of infections.
Published
September 28, 2021

Pfizer vaccine for children may be available in November

The drugmaker and its partner, Germany’s BioNTech, say they expect to request U.S. emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11 'in the coming weeks.'

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Published
September 28, 2021

Portland to require vaccination for patrons 12 and older at Merrill Auditorium, Expo

Masks also must be worn by everyone older than 2 beginning Oct. 4.
Published
September 28, 2021

Maine reports 1,008 new cases, 9 more deaths as CDC struggles with backlog

The cases represent new positive test results reviewed by the Maine CDC staff over a three-day period.
Published
September 27, 2021

Hospitals fear staffing shortages as vaccine deadlines loom

With ultimatums taking effect this week in several states, the fear is that some employees will quit or let themselves be fired or suspended rather than get the vaccine.
Published
September 27, 2021

Private Waterville school superintendent who condemned COVID-19 restrictions tests positive for virus

Kevin Wood of Temple Academy has criticized those who support restrictions meant to stop the spread of the disease as ‘twisted and sick.’
Published
September 27, 2021

Wiscasset jail approaches end of second COVID-19 outbreak

About 42 people within Two Bridges Regional Jail tested positive for COVID-19 in August and September.