coronavirus

Published
February 14, 2022

COVID-19 hospitalizations, positive test rate continue sliding in Maine

School leaders and Maine health officials are discussing changes to mask policies and other pandemic guidelines as the omicron surge recedes.
Published
February 14, 2022

Canada’s Trudeau invokes emergency powers to quell protests

Demonstrators are paralyzing the capital city of Ottawa and blocking border crossings.
Published
February 14, 2022

Letter: Balentine’s attacks on governor without merit
Published
February 14, 2022

Letter: Source of Balentine’s COVID-media column misleading
Published
February 13, 2022

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine edge higher

The overall trend is still downward, though, and virus transmission also appears to be declining fast based on raw test results received each day by the Maine CDC.

Published
February 13, 2022

Last in line: Families with young children still waiting for vaccine access

Many parents whose lives have been on hold are ready to resume a more 'normal' life, but not all parents are eager.
Published
February 13, 2022

Mental health care providers are facing unprecedented challenges amid the pandemic

Local providers say demand for mental health care has skyrocketed in the 23 months since the pandemic began.
Published
February 12, 2022

New Zealand tries to flush out protesters with ‘Macarena’ and Barry Manilow

COVID-restriction protesters respond by playing their own tunes, including Twisted Sister’s 'We’re Not Gonna Take It.'
Published
February 12, 2022

Blockades at Canada-U.S. border continue, protests swell

Standoffs are aimed at bringing attention to demands to lift COVID-19 mandates.
Published
February 12, 2022

French police tow ‘freedom convoys’ to prevent Paris blockade