U.S. draws close to 100 million vaccinations amid fears of new surge

The country is averaging 64,000 cases per day this week, up from a daily average of 55,000 infections two weeks ago.

Photos: Lewiston shelter guests receive COVID-19 vaccine

Maine’s growing surge in cases threatens vaccination progress

The prevalence of highly transmissible variants coupled with increasing travel and pandemic fatigue have led to a steady increase in new COVID-19 cases, in Maine and many other states.

What side effects might I expect from the COVID-19 vaccines?

Many people never experience the least bit of discomfort from the COVID-19 vaccines, but mild side effects are common. They include swelling in the affected arm, nausea and chills.

All Mainers age 16 and older eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations on Wednesday

Gov. Janet Mills says it may still take some time to schedule an appointment, even as vaccine allocations for Maine from the federal government continue to increase.

Androscoggin County vaccination rate rises, but lags behind state average

A quarter of residents in Androscoggin County have had one dose. Statewide, the number of people who have received one dose jumps to a third.

Protocols established for waste-list vaccines

Punctured vaccination vials have a six-hour window for all doses to be administered.

Will we need annual COVID-19 shots, or booster shots? Maybe.

Scientists are studying how long vaccines provide immunity and how well they work against the coronavirus variants to determine the need for follow-up shots.

Maine colleges will encourage, not require, students to get vaccinated

Several campuses say they are strongly encouraging their students and staff to get vaccinations but won't require them as long as the vaccines are authorized only for emergency use by the FDA.

State health officials tell vaccine-eligible Mainers: ‘This is your week’

Maine CDC's director says robust supplies and ample appointment slots mean people who are 50 or older should try to get shots as younger Mainers wait for the eligibility window to open wider.