National student test scores plunged during the pandemic

The results fell to levels unseen for decades.

FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters that target newest omicron variants

The hope is that the modified boosters will blunt yet another winter surge. They should be available in Maine starting next week.

School year begins with COVID in the rearview mirror

In keeping with federal guidance, schools' COVID-related policies are much more relaxed compared to the start of the last school year.

Secret Service recovers $286 million in stolen pandemic loans

The Secret Service said an investigation found that alleged conspirators submitted pandemic loan applications by using fake or stolen employment and personal information and used an online bank to conceal and move their criminal proceeds.

Photo: Vaccines in the park

COVID-19 outbreak at Wilton Town Office

Town Manager Perry Ellsworth confirmed via email that he and all but one town office employee have tested positive for COVID-19 since Tuesday, Aug. 16.

Shortage of volunteer drivers forces Community Concepts to end ride program

Service for medical and critical care appointments to end next month.

Eighteen inmates with COVID-19 reported at Androscoggin and Oxford county jails

Several jail staff in Paris have also tested positive.

Pfizer seeks OK of updated COVID vaccine booster for fall

White House COVID-19 coordinator said, 'it’s going to be really important that people this fall and winter get the new shots...'

Wilton Town Office closed due to COVID-19 outbreak

Town Manager Perry Ellsworth anticipates the office will reopen Thursday.