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Published
April 15, 2021

More cases, fewer vaccinations leave Androscoggin County as a COVID-19 hotspot in Maine

Androscoggin County posted its third-highest daily total of cases on Thursday, its worst showing since January.
Published
April 15, 2021

CMP and other utility companies can once again disconnect customers who are behind on their bills

After an 18-month moratorium, utilities are allowed to cut off service starting next week if customers who have fallen behind don't work out payments plans.
Published
April 14, 2021

CDC advisers seek more data on rare blood clots before deciding whether to resume Johnson & Johnson shots

Some public health officials – including Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine CDC – say the lack of a recommendation is a decision that will have consequences.
Published
April 14, 2021

Staffing shortages result in 3 central Maine schools shifting to remote learning

As Somerset County sees an uptick in cases, some district superintendents have decided to shift to remote learning for the remainder of the week.
Published
April 14, 2021

‘Red’ states on U.S. electoral map lagging on vaccinations

New Hampshire leads in percentage of adults vaccinated, and following close behind are New Mexico, Connecticut, Maine and Massachusetts at 55% or greater. All have a history of voting Democratic.

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Published
April 14, 2021

Maine CDC reports more than 500 new cases for 2nd straight day

Vaccinations, meanwhile, have dropped off this week because of a reduction in doses coming to the state and the decision to temporarily halt use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Published
April 14, 2021

Our View: Caution necessary as Maine sees light at end of the COVID tunnel

Case totals Tuesday were the highest since January, but vaccinations appear to be doing their job.
Published
April 13, 2021

Biden says pause on J&J shots shows government putting safety first

The U.S. still expects to take delivery of enough doses of the other two approved vaccines for every adult American to get their shots by the end of May.
Published
April 13, 2021

U.S. intel report: Virus impact to cause global ‘aftershocks’

The report says Russia, China, Iran and North Korea pose the greatest cybersecurity concerns.
Published
April 13, 2021

Pause in J&J shots raises concerns about vaccine hesitancy in Maine

Worry mounts that a clotting problem with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will increase reluctance, but some remain eager and glad to be inoculated.