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Coronavirus

Published
August 29, 2021

Fauci open to booster shots sooner than 8 months

He is concerned that another 100,000 people could die from COVID-19 by December because so many Americans are refusing to take the shots.
Published
August 29, 2021

Skowhegan Fire Department could lose firefighters to vaccine mandate

The town's fire chief told selectmen he anticipates losing some of his staff members to the recent COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all emergency personnel. The measure goes into effect Oct. 1.
Published
August 29, 2021

Louisiana hospitals filled with virus patients confront Ida

Ida struck as hospitals and their intensive care units were filled with patients from the fourth surge of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published
August 29, 2021

The View From Here: Paul LePage’s alternative COVID facts

It doesn’t take much imagination to see what the pandemic would have been like with a different governor.
Published
August 29, 2021

The Maine Millennial: Republicans shouldn’t tolerate legislator’s Nazi reference

State Rep. Heidi Sampson’s ugly and specious analogy is being ignored by the leaders of her party.

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Published
August 28, 2021

With health care systems stretched thin, physicians reframe the debate over vaccines

Doctors address protection and support for medical community and why vaccinations are key to that.
Published
August 28, 2021

Central Maine area schools opening again during pandemic with variety of masking rules

As many students return to public-school classrooms this coming week, district officials have more leeway than last year in their pandemic protocols, leading to differing precautions for COVID-19.
Published
August 28, 2021

Maine CDC reports 415 new COVID-19 cases, two more deaths

The new cases are the most reported in a single day since May 3, indicating that the current surge in infections and hospitalizations is likely far from over.
Published
August 27, 2021

Parent sues district over mask mandate in Winslow schools

Scott Fortuna says a decision by the Winslow School Board to require masks indoors infringes on his rights as a parent to make medical decisions for his child.
Published
August 27, 2021

More COVID-19 shots, studies offer hope for U.S. schools

The Biden administration says half of U.S. adolescents ages 12-17 have gotten at least their first vaccine, as research shows schools that can open safely if they do the right things.