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

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.

FDA finds significant problems at Baltimore plant that contaminated J&J vaccine

Use of the shots is on hold in the U.S. as health officials investigate its possible connection to rare blood clots.

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.

As COVID-19 cases rise in Androscoggin County, so do hospitalizations

Central Maine Medical Center doctor says the number of patients is up and the average age is down.

Androscoggin County still leads state in cases; Shah cites ‘focal outbreaks’

Leaders of the Lewiston immigrant community said pausing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine created a hesitancy for all vaccines.

EU agency links J&J shot to rare clots, says odds favor use

The company will add a warning to its label and is resuming shipments to the bloc, Norway and Iceland.