COVID-19 exacts a painful toll in Maine, shouldered largely by state’s eldest

Mainers 60 or older account for more than 91 percent of the state's 1,000-plus deaths.

Logistical challenges delay start of pooled testing in Lewiston schools

The Auburn School District aims to begin its pooled testing program next month.

Lewiston Ramada hotel shelter winding down operations

The wellness shelter will close next week, but a 16-room quarantine shelter will continue through Dec. 31.

State tax revenues continue to outpace forecasts 2 months into the fiscal year

Gov. Janet Mills announced Tuesday that state revenues were $42 million ahead of forecasts since July 1.

One resident of Franklin County, two from Androscoggin County die from COVID as Maine surpasses 1,000 deaths

State health officials reported 18 additional deaths Tuesday, bringing the total to 1,002 since March 2020.

Poll: Should schools use pooled testing to detect cases of COVID-19?

In Maine schools, pool testing participants will be organized into groups of five to 25 people. Each person will swab their nose with a separate cotton swab and all of the samples in a single group will later be combined. Just one PCR test is used per group. If the test is positive, each of the people in the pooled group will receive individual rapid tests to identify who is positive for COVID-19.

Mt. Blue Campus in COVID-19 ‘outbreak status,’ state says

The Maine CDC said there were nine positive cases in one week at the Farmington site.

Vaccination rates for regional public school staff released

The Department of Health and Human Services released vaccination rates of teachers and staff for schools across Maine, including Spruce Mountain and Mt. Blue.

Jeromy Lee, 40: Wanted to become Maine Guide

Governor acknowledges an ‘unwelcome milestone’

The state also reported a record number of patients in hospitals, including in intensive care.