Pfizer asks FDA for full approval of its coronavirus vaccine

The agency's emergency authorization of the vaccine lasts only as long as the public health emergency continues.

Local musicians striving to get back on their feet — and back to performing

Knocked down by the pandemic and social-distancing requirements, Franklin County's musicians look toward the summer with high hopes.

Maine colleges go hybrid with mix of in-person and virtual graduation ceremonies this year

Graduations will look different for a second year in a row but campuses are finding ways to recognize students through smaller in-person events with COVID precautions.

Free walk-in vaccine clinic hosted by UMF

Walk-in appointments, new mobile vaccination clinic coming to Lewiston-Auburn

The mass vaccination clinic at the Auburn Mall will begin accepting walk-in visits and a new mobile vaccination clinic in Lewiston is launching Friday.

Oxford County commissioners honored for pandemic response

Actions, policies and team work has sent the morale of Oxford County employees soaring "through the roof."

BIW allowing close contacts of COVID-infected co-workers to remain on the job – with precautions

With more workers receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, the shipyard is reversing a policy that previously required employees to quarantine at home until they tested negative for the disease.

‘A frightening shift’: Maine hospitals see surge of unvaccinated patients needing intensive care

ICU demands hit near-record levels at many hospitals despite lower overall patient counts; Central Maine Medical Center sees record levels of both.

Why patents on COVID vaccines are so contentious

The Biden administration’s call to lift patent protections on COVID-19 vaccines to help poor parts of the world get more doses has drawn praise from some countries and health advocates

Can COVID-19 vaccines affect my period?

It's not yet known if COVID-19 vaccines can affect your period, but researchers are starting to study the issue