State health officials: Androscoggin County’s high COVID-19 rate likely related to low vaccination rate

On Wednesday, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 625 people for every 10,000 residents in Androscoggin County had tested positive for the disease

COVID-19 hospitalizations surge across Maine, hit record levels at Lewiston’s CMMC

Inpatients are younger and from rural areas, and the virus variant from U.K. may be part of the reason.

Coronavirus reaches Everest base camp, creating ‘perfect setup for a superspreader event’

Many common coronavirus symptoms bear a close resemblance to the symptoms of altitude sickness and the "Khumbu cough" that often plagues climbers at high altitudes.

How long does protection from COVID-19 vaccines last?

Since the COVID-19 vaccines haven't been around that long, it's not yet known how long their protection lasts

Vaccine shipments to Maine will jump next week, as COVID-19 cases remain high

The state will receive a sharp increase in shipments of the Moderna vaccine, enabling independent pharmacies and local public safety departments to offer clinics.

New interactive map shows mass transit routes to vaccine providers in southern Maine

COVID-19 vaccine providers are highlighted on bus, train and ferry routes throughout Cumberland and York counties.

Maine adapted election rules for the pandemic; bills would make changes permanent

Measures call for continuing the use of ballot drop boxes and an absentee ballot tracking tool.

Burning Man mulling mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for August festival

The organizers back off an earlier statement indicating that they had already decided to require the shots.

Auburn rescinds its city emergency declaration for COVID-19

Maine may offer more walk-in vaccine clinics as demand softens amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Some providers are looking at changing their method of scheduling vaccination appointments as there are small signs that demand is softening, especially in rural areas.