State looking for explanations as COVID-19 case counts inch higher

Cases and hospitalizations have been creeping up in the last month, raising concerns about another wave of infections before vaccinations can have an impact.

One in 4 U.S. House members have not been vaccinated

Democrats have rejected the notion from Republicans that a 75% vaccination rate is a sufficient level to reopen the House of Representatives.

Auburn Mall COVID-19 vaccination clinic delivers its first shots

Younger Mainers account for rising number of COVID-19 cases

A modest but steady uptick in cases over the last few weeks appears to be driven in part by Mainers in their 20s and younger.

Commentary: Vaccine passports don’t have to work to be effective

The United States should develop a system to verify inoculations but not necessarily use it.

In Pennsylvania, Biden showcases aid to small businesses

President Biden and his top messengers are touring the country to raise hopes over his $1.9 trillion relief package.

Anticipating surge in doses, Maine set to open more vaccination sites

The state also says that vaccinations will begin next week for Maine prison inmates who are 60 or older.

March 2021: Auburn Mall readied for mass vaccination clinic; no walk-ins accepted

No appointments were available as of Monday. More will open up “as soon as we find out how much (vaccine) we’re getting,” officials said.

Small group plays big role in pushing vaccine skepticism, Facebook study finds

The results from Facebook's research track with findings from researchers who have noted that a small minority of people, particularly influencers and people who post frequently or use underhanded tactics to spread their message, can be superspreaders of misleading information.

Lewiston nonprofit working to boost vaccination rates in Androscoggin County

The nonprofit AK Health is part of a larger push to educate, combat misinformation, and address accessibility and equity in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Lewiston.