coronavirus

Published
August 3, 2021

Southern and Midcoast Maine colleges prepare for vaxxed students’ in-person return

Several Maine colleges, including the University of New England, University of Southern Maine, Bowdoin, Southern Maine Community College and Saint Joseph's, are requiring students to be vaccinated.
Published
August 3, 2021

New York City will require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, gyms

The new requirement, which will go into effect Aug. 16, applies to indoor dining, gyms and indoor entertainment venues.
Published
August 3, 2021

U.S. says it’s sent more than 110 million COVID vaccines to 60 countries

While notable, the 110 million doses the U.S. has donated largely through the COVAX global vaccine program represent a fraction of what is needed worldwide.
Published
August 3, 2021

MaineHealth will require staff, including Maine Med employees, to be vaccinated by Oct. 1

The state's largest health care network becomes the latest provider to mandate staff vaccinations as the delta variant drives up case numbers in Maine.
Published
August 3, 2021

Portland council declares limited emergency due to rise in COVID cases

Published
August 3, 2021

SAD 51 prepares for full in-person instruction in the fall

To accommodate five days a week of in-person instruction, more teachers have been hired and modular classrooms have been added to Mabel Wilson School and Greely Middle School.
Published
August 3, 2021

Through My Lens: Those who refuse vaccine are un-American
Published
August 3, 2021

Maine Voices: It’s time to lower financial barriers to vaccination

The Maine delegation can help by supporting Protecting Seniors Through Immunization, letting those on Medicare access all recommended shots at no extra cost.
Published
August 2, 2021

Lewiston board rejects mandatory mask-wearing in schools

The School Committee voted to accept the superintendent's recommendations for returning to school in the fall.
Published
August 2, 2021

Portland council declares limited emergency, allowing remote meetings to continue

The emergency order will be in effect at City Hall until councilors rescind it.