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Published
January 21, 2021

Former Scarborough Downs racetrack to become mass-vaccination site

Officials at MaineHealth said the grandstand of the former harness racing track will be retrofitted to handle at least 1,000 vaccinations daily – if there's enough vaccine.
Published
January 20, 2021

‘Our D-Day’: Brunswick hospital opening vaccine clinic Jan. 25

Mid Coast Hospital start giving the vaccine to people 70 and older at the Brunswick Parks and Rec Center at the former Navy base on Monday.
Published
January 19, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines in short supply, nonexistent for older Mainers

Hospitals are getting inundated with calls from people who are 70 or older and desperate for the shot.
Published
January 19, 2021

Hospitals bearing brunt of vaccine efforts as frustrations mount

Until vaccines are more plentiful, challenges are likely as the state rolls out vaccinations for older and at-risk Mainers.
Published
January 18, 2021

Q&A: I’m an older Mainer. When can I get my COVID-19 vaccination?

Some answers to a few common questions on Maine's COVID-19 vaccination campaign ahead of additional details expected to be released by the Mills administration this week.

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Published
January 17, 2021

Maine CDC reports 340 new COVID-19 cases, four additional deaths

Maine is entering its fifth week of a monthslong vaccination campaign, although there are uncertainties about the pace of vaccine deliveries from the federal government.
Published
January 15, 2021

Maine’s medical networks plan large-scale vaccination clinics

The standalone clinics are necessary because most medical facilities don't have enough space and staffing to administer COVID-19 vaccines to the wider public under pandemic protocols.
Published
January 14, 2021

COVID-19 hospitalizations remain high across Maine but have spread out

Hard-hit EMMC saw its burden ease for second week, while Maine Med had its heaviest COVID-19 inpatient week yet.
Published
January 14, 2021

Nursing home resident defies COVID, wants to eat out again

Market Square Health Care Center started its COVID-19 vaccinations on Tuesday.
Published
January 14, 2021

Vaccines and masks: Biden plan aims to break pandemic cycle

A coronavirus action plan to be introduced by President-elect Joe Biden centers on a mass vaccination campaign and closer coordination among all levels of government.