Pfizer says early findings signal its COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective

The pharmaceutical company is now on track to apply later this month for emergency-use approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

The Latest: U.S. allows 1st emergency use of a COVID-19 antibody drug

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.

Nursing home COVID-19 cases rise four-fold in surge states

A long-term care expert says 'trying to protect nursing home residents without controlling community spread is a losing battle.'

The Latest: Global coronavirus case total tops 50 million

UMaine at Augusta, Farmington partner to offer nursing program

As nurses in central Maine reach retirement age, 3,000 positions are expected to open over the next five years.

Maine CDC reports 51 coronavirus cases, no new deaths

The University of Maine System has identified three new cases among facilities management employees in a cluster of infections on the Orono campus.

Veterans say military experiences help guide pandemic policing

Resiliency and adaption, both key to success in the armed forces, have helped Maine veterans who serve in law enforcement navigate their work during COVID-19.

Our View: Mills’ mask order right for Maine

The virus could be anywhere, so the only way to fight it is to behave as if it were everywhere.

Turkey (and other goodies) to go

The pandemic may have thrown a wet dish towel on Thanksgiving this year, but local restaurants and markets are stepping up with lots of to-go options – and even a few for dining in.

Maine groups offer reinforcements for job-seeking veterans during pandemic

People who help veterans find jobs in the state say their work has been disrupted by COVID-19, but they are still connecting candidates with employers.