Maine doctors to host forum on COVID-19 vaccines

The virtual event will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday and is open to anyone who has questions or concerns.

Mobile vaccination clinic opens in Lewiston, will remain in town for a week

The site was set up around noon. By 2 p.m., roughly 30 people had come in to get a dose of the free Moderna vaccine

MaineHealth opens up vaccine registration to adolescents ages 12 to 15

The health care provider is preparing to close its mass vaccination site at Scarborough Downs as it shifts to providing clinics at schools and continues with walk-in options.

Maine reports 50% full vaccination rate as hospital counts stay high

With half the state's eligible population fully vaccinated, public health officials are trying to maintain momentum by expanding clinic hours and emphasizing the convenience of walk-ins.

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.

‘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

Young people making up bigger share of COVID-19 cases in Maine

More than 70% of the new cases were in people younger than 40, reflecting the lower vaccination rate among younger Mainers.