Struggling Maine restaurants push for more federal relief

Hundreds of Maine restaurants missed out on industry-specific relief funds, with only 43% of applicants receiving grants.

First responders nationwide resist COVID vaccine mandates

Despite deaths in their ranks, police officers and other first responders are among those most hesitant to get vaccinated, and their cases continue to grow.

Despite statewide shortage, Readfield-area school district has full roster of bus drivers

Through proactive effort, the Regional School Unit 38 transportation department has been able to fill all of its positions, while other districts are still facing challenges.

Red Sox outbreak a reminder that COVID-19 could affect teams in October

Positive tests could leave playoff teams playing important games without star players.

Maine CDC reports 491 COVID-19 cases as summer surge intensifies

The seven-day average of new cases reaches 384 after a week where some daily totals exceeded 600.

Maine colleges report small numbers of COVID-19 cases as classes resume

Bowdoin College in Brunswick, which has reported 21 student cases since Monday, transitioned to ‘yellow’ status, so dining halls are to-go only and gatherings are not permitted in residence halls.

Many health care providers are exempt from Maine’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Not covered by the mandate are private physician practices, urgent care clinics and other health care providers not affiliated with a hospital or other facility specified in the emergency rule.

COVID-19 roars back in Androscoggin County

Health officials warn booster shots may initially be for Pfizer recipients only

The FDA has only partial data on Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters.

Maine to receive $128 million in relief funds for broadband expansion

The allocation, announced Friday, was authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act. Each of Maine’s five Native American tribes also will receive $167,000 for broadband.