Sen. King on the mend, days after announcing positive COVID-19 test

A spokesman for King said Maine's junior senator, who is vaccinated, was feeling better and recovering after disclosing that he had tested positive on Friday.

Episcopal bishop requires all Maine clergy, staff to get vaccine

The mandate applies to more than a dozen staff members and about 230 clergy, according to the diocese.

Lisbon school committee calls for mask mandate

The school committee voted Monday evening to mandate face coverings for students and staff regardless of vaccination status.

Maine could see a jump in new COVID-19 cases within days

Maine CDC's director says. ‘The numbers are high and they are going up’ as the agency reviews 1,700 positive results, largely from unvaccinated people.

Query: Why are you not getting vaccinated?

Pfizer approval makes more Maine employers likely to consider vaccine mandates

But there is opposition to mandates in some quarters, and businesses must try to balance workplace safety against employees' morale, labor shortages and other challenges.

UMaine System reports 66% vaccination rate as fall semester nears

Staff and students who did not register their vaccination status as of 5 p.m. Friday are being asked to undergo COVID-19 testing and quarantine when they arrive.

Lewiston schools masking vote may be reconsidered

The School Committee will hold an emergency meeting Thursday night.

Military members required to get COVID-19 vaccine, as Pfizer is approved

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making good on his vow earlier this month to require the shots once the FDA approved the vaccine.

Judge hears power struggle over masking in Florida schools

At least seven school districts representing more than 1 million Florida students were defying the governor's order and others have scheduled votes soon on the issue.