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Published
March 23, 2021

Maine launches vaccination pre-registration site as eligibility expands

Maine residents between the ages of 50 and 59 become eligible for vaccination Tuesday, as the state enters the latest phase of the inoculation campaign.
Published
March 23, 2021

Silver lining of pandemic: No flu deaths and only 3 hospitalizations this season

By this time last year, Maine had recorded 36 deaths and 494 hospitalizations. Experts say COVID-19 safety measures and an aggressive flu vaccine push last fall likely caused the precipitous drop.
Published
March 19, 2021

I got the COVID-19 vaccine. What can I safely do?

People who've been vaccinated for COVID-19 can enjoy small gatherings again, but should keep wearing a mask and social distancing in public
Published
March 19, 2021

Medical cannabis studies ramp up, offering hope to some opioid users

Some researchers believe cannabis can help wean prescription opioid users off the addictive and potentially deadly drugs. Others aren't so sure.
Published
March 18, 2021

One-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in short supply in Maine

State to begin vaccinating housebound residents next week with Johnson & Johnson product.

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Published
March 18, 2021

State looking for explanations as COVID-19 case counts inch higher

Cases and hospitalizations have been creeping up in the last month, raising concerns about another wave of infections before vaccinations can have an impact.
Published
March 17, 2021

Augusta Civic Center vaccination clinic eyeing expanded hours as vaccine supply increases

MaineGeneral Health spokesperson Joy McKenna said the only hindrance to the clinic inoculating more people right now is vaccine supply.
Published
March 17, 2021

Younger Mainers account for rising number of COVID-19 cases

A modest but steady uptick in cases over the last few weeks appears to be driven in part by Mainers in their 20s and younger.
Published
March 16, 2021

ACA expansion to boost subsidies for most of 63,000 Mainers with coverage

The average monthly premium reduction is $50, but some could see hundreds of dollars in savings on their health insurance each month.
Published
March 16, 2021

Nursing homes still wait for more vaccine, which could be coming

Maine public health officials move to provide vaccine to long-term care facilities left without allocations while having new residents who are unvaccinated.