More Mainers encouraged to wear masks indoors as COVID-19 transmission rates rise

Eight counties are listed as having ‘substantial’ or ‘high’ transmission rates and the city of Portland is recommending that everyone wears a mask indoors regardless of vaccination status.

Central, western Maine counties surrounded by areas of high COVID-19 transmission

Cumberland, Kennebec, Somerset and York counties all had substantial rates of community transmission. Sagadahoc County was the only neighboring county that had a low transmission rate.

U.N. health agency calls for moratorium on vaccine booster shots

While the developing world lags in delivering first shots, Israel, France, Germany and many Middle Eastern countries are administering booster doses.

UMaine System will require COVID-19 vaccines for students on campus this fall

The system cited the spread of the delta variant in its decision to accelerate the timeline for requiring vaccines.

Poland-based school district offering remote learning to medically vulnerable young students

Whom do unvaccinated Americans blame for COVID-19 surge? Here’s what a poll found

Only 10% blame unvaccinated people like themselves.

Vaccines are still our best shot at beating COVID-19, public health experts say

Confusing recommendations from the state and data from the CDC showing inconsistency with "breakthrough" cases are adding to the distrust in the vaccines' efficacy.

Skowhegan State Fair organizers expecting big crowd for 203rd annual event

The fair kicks off on Thursday with plans to bring the circus to town as a new addition to the longstanding 10-day event.

Tyson Foods will require all U.S. employees to be vaccinated by November

Less than half of Tyson's workforce is currently vaccinated, chief executive Donnie King said Tuesday.

New York City will require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, gyms

The new requirement, which will go into effect Aug. 16, applies to indoor dining, gyms and indoor entertainment venues.