Maine Medical Center receives its largest gift ever, $25 million from Colorado couple

A new wing being built at the hospital will be named the Malone Family Tower, in honor of Leslie and John Malone, summer residents of Boothbay.

More evidence suggests COVID-19 was in U.S. by Christmas 2019

CDC officials initially said the spark that started the U.S. outbreak arrived during a three-week window from mid-January to early February.

Gov. Mills will end state of emergency for pandemic June 30

As part of her announcement, the governor also said the state will drop masking requirements for schools and day care centers.

Maine reports just 53 new COVID-19 cases, as rural vaccination rates lag

It was the 10th time in the last 11 days that new cases have been below 100, but progress could be impeded if more young and rural residents don't get vaccinated.

New cases remain low, over 2 weeks after end of pandemic restrictions

Vaccinations, meanwhile, have slowed down dramatically as the state looks for new ways to entice those who have held out.

Q & A: Will I need a COVID-19 booster shot?

It's not clear yet how long vaccines will protect against infection, but studies are underway to answer that question.

FDA approves new drug for Alzheimer’s that experts doubt will work

The decision is sure to spark disagreements among doctors, medical researchers and patient groups, and have far-reaching implications for the standards used to evaluate experimental therapies.

Shortage of psychiatrists in Maine causing a ‘crisis’

New cases and hospital patient counts keep declining in Maine

The state reported 71 new cases as it crossed the 60% threshold for eligible residents, age 12 and older, who have been fully vaccinated.

Maine House and Senate advance bill to expand dental coverage under MaineCare

Maine is one of only 10 states that do not cover preventive and restorative dental care under their Medicaid programs.