Maine reports its first case of coronavirus variant from Brazil

The fact that the infected Franklin County resident had not traveled recently indicates that the variant already is in the community.

Vaccination greetings

Jay-based school district budget hearing April 15, vote April 27

The hearing is set for 6 p.m. April 15 with the referendum vote taking place at the polls in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls April 27.

More than 30,000 Mainers use state vaccine registry in first days

Launched quietly Tuesday by the Maine CDC, the site uses scheduling technology developed by a firm that helped launch California's vaccination registration and appointment system.

Updated: Q&A on vaccinations and the state’s new registry

What's vaccine efficacy? Should I use the state's new registry? Why do I have to keep wearing a mask after vaccination?

Bangor Savings Bank offering its workers $500 to get vaccinated

The first Maine business to publicly offer cash for getting vaccinated isn't requiring its 1,100-plus employees to have shots, but it does hope to provide an incentive.

EU leaders faced with surge of infections, vaccine issues and feuds

Three months after vaccination campaigns started, less than 5% of the EU's 450 million residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Biden pledges 200 million doses in his 1st 100 days, doubling initial goal

The president left the door open to pushing for fundamental changes in Senate procedures to muscle through key elements of his agenda.

With more Mainers eligible, the state prepares for a vaccine surge

The Biden administration has asked community health centers to expand vaccine eligibility to their frontline essential workers and patients with high-risk health conditions, but their vaccine supplies have been limited.

Soaring global demand leads to shortage of bicycles in Maine

The coronavirus pandemic triggered a cycling boom, and sales the U.S. has not witnessed since the 1973 oil crisis.