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Coronavirus

Published
April 15, 2021

U.S. makes progress on vaccinations even as COVID-19 cases surge

New daily infections in the U.S. have increased 11% in the past two weeks, and the picture is still relentlessly grim in parts of Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Published
April 15, 2021

More cases, fewer vaccinations leave Androscoggin County as a COVID-19 hotspot in Maine

Androscoggin County posted its third-highest daily total of cases on Thursday, its worst showing since January.
Published
April 15, 2021

CMP and other utility companies can once again disconnect customers who are behind on their bills

After an 18-month moratorium, utilities are allowed to cut off service starting next week if customers who have fallen behind don't work out payments plans.
Published
April 15, 2021

Wave of coronavirus crashes across 38 states, including Maine, as hospitalizations increase

If there's a single broad trend, it's that the northern tier of the country is generally faring worse than the southern – for the moment.
Published
April 15, 2021

Immigrants in Maine could regain access to health care benefits

Legislation sponsored by Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland would roll back a 2011 change that prohibited non-citizens from receiving state Medicaid benefits.

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Published
April 15, 2021

Vaccine Passports: Are we going to have to show proof of vaccination?

A COVID vaccine passport is a certificate which verifies that someone has been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Published
April 15, 2021

Maine’s infection rate rises to nation’s 14th highest, driven by young people

The state reported 579 new cases on Thursday, topping 500 for the third straight day.
Published
April 14, 2021

Dirigo School District board sends $12.97 million budget to voters

RSU 56 directors approved a $12.97 million package for 2021-22.
Published
April 14, 2021

CDC advisers seek more data on rare blood clots before deciding whether to resume Johnson & Johnson shots

Some public health officials – including Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine CDC – say the lack of a recommendation is a decision that will have consequences.
Published
April 14, 2021

‘Red’ states on U.S. electoral map lagging on vaccinations

New Hampshire leads in percentage of adults vaccinated, and following close behind are New Mexico, Connecticut, Maine and Massachusetts at 55% or greater. All have a history of voting Democratic.