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Published
January 6, 2021

COVID-19 outbreak closes 2 churches in Mechanic Falls and Norway

Six people have tested positive, prompting Our Lady of Ransom and its sister church, St. Catherine of Sienna in Norway, to shut down.
Published
January 6, 2021

If I’ve already had the coronavirus, can I get it again?

If you've already had the coronavirus, it’s possible you could get it again but such cases seem to be rare
Published
January 6, 2021

Lawsuit faults Maine DHHS for use of powerful medications on foster children

The federal government raised concerns about the use of psychotropic medications on Maine foster children in 2018.
Published
January 4, 2021

Q&A: I’m a seasonal Maine resident. Can I still get a COVID-19 vaccine here?

From ‘snowbirds’ to the evolving thinking over vaccination age groups, we answer questions about the state's COVID-19 vaccination plan.
Published
January 1, 2021

Maine flu cases plummet

Maine had more than 900 confirmed flu cases by this time last year. So far this season there are 47.

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Published
December 31, 2020

Maine orders more vaccine, ends 2020 with some of the year’s highest COVID-19 numbers yet

The state reports 13 deaths and 702 more cases Thursday, and says it hopes to expand vaccinations to some private medical practices and assisted-living centers next week.
Published
December 30, 2020

Vaccine one more defense for workers on frontlines of COVID-19

EMS workers such as those employed by Waterville-based Delta Ambulance now have a way of protecting themselves from infection as well as protecting their patients.
Published
December 30, 2020

Eleven residents, four workers test positive for coronavirus at Marshwood Center in Lewiston

A spokeswoman for the Lewiston nursing home said those 11 residents are "primarily asymptomatic."
Published
December 30, 2020

Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant?

Experts say current COVID-19 vaccines will likely work on the new variant of the coronavirus in the United Kingdom, but are working to confirm that
Published
December 30, 2020

State may change vaccination plan to protect older residents sooner

With Maine's case numbers and hospitalizations remaining high, Gov. Janet Mills extends the 9 p.m. closing time for restaurants, casinos, theaters and other ‘amusement venues.’