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Published
May 6, 2021

Young people making up bigger share of COVID-19 cases in Maine

More than 70% of the new cases were in people younger than 40, reflecting the lower vaccination rate among younger Mainers.
Published
May 6, 2021

Commentary: National Nurses Day cause for celebration – and action

Through a workforce shortage and COVID, Maine’s nurses have guaranteed high-quality care to their patients. Thank them – and encourage others to join their ranks.
Published
May 5, 2021

New Gloucester Selectboard tables anti-mask resolution

Vice Chairperson Linda Chase introduced the resolution at Monday night's meeting, which was taken nearly word-for-word from a resolution introduced by Androscoggin County Commissioner Isaiah Lary in February.
Published
May 5, 2021

CVS and Walgreens have wasted more vaccine doses than most states combined

Of 182,874 wasted doses recorded as of late March, CVS was responsible for nearly half and Walgreens for 21%, according to the U.S. CDC.
Published
May 5, 2021

New Gloucester board tables anti-mask resolution

Members of the public opposing the measure call it "ignorant," "irresponsible," a "manifesto" and a spread of misinformation.

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Published
May 5, 2021

COVID’s toll on U.S. projected to drop sharply by the end of July

But experts also warn of a jump in hospitalizations and deaths if unvaccinated people do not follow basic precautions such as wearing a mask and keeping their distance from others.
Published
May 5, 2021

Canada OKs Pfizer vaccine for ages 12 and older

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to follow suit by next week, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.
Published
May 5, 2021

No increase in vaccine shipments as Maine reports more variants and hospitalizations

Cases remain elevated in Maine and state health officials now say that anyone 16 or older is eligible for vaccination, regardless of their state of residency.
Published
May 4, 2021

Maine tourism shrank 27% last year, hampered by pandemic restrictions

Though visits and spending plunged, the decline wasn't as bad as many feared, and relaxed travel and business rules bode well for the industry this summer.
Published
May 4, 2021

Richmond presenting $2.58 million budget to voters

The town is proposing an 8.8% spending increase, with a 4.33% rise in the amount to be raised by taxes, that will be decided by voters at its June 8 Town Meeting.