Maine reported 390 new COVID-19 cases Thursday and 133 people hospitalized, the highest numbers since early May.
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New data show wide range of COVID-19 vaccination rates among Maine students
Some school districts, including Portland, have high estimated vaccination rates, but others appear to have much lower rates among vaccine-eligible students, age 12 or older.
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Posted inTimes Record
Lisbon school committee votes to require masks in schools
The school committee voted Monday evening to mandate face coverings for students and staff regardless of vaccination status.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
Episcopal bishop requires all Maine clergy, staff to get vaccine
The mandate applies to more than a dozen staff members and about 230 clergy, according to the diocese.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine EMS board seeks to ease vaccine mandate, fearing needed workers will ‘walk away’
Dozens spoke Monday during an online meeting of the Maine Board of Emergency Medical Services, most opposing the requirement set this month by Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Positive test rate for COVID-19 increases as Maine reports another 185 cases
Transmission remains high throughout much of the state and country.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
COVID-19 patient counts keep climbing in Maine hospitals
As many people are in intensive care now as during last winter’s surge, with the delta variant pushing unvaccinated people into hospitals.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Rooks: Canada is the first test for pandemic politics
If you don’t look closely, things seem back to normal at Old Orchard Beach, one of Maine’s most famous summer resorts. The pier is crowded, there are “no vacancy” signs on many motels, and masks are still optional. But it isn’t the same: There are almost no Canadians, especially the Quebecois whose language is a […]
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State, News
Popular South Portland cafe ends its long run
The 158 Pickett Street Cafe, which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, has permanently closed.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
COVID-19 surge continues in Maine with 191 new cases, 2 additional deaths
The highly transmissible delta variant continues to march through the state and country relatively unchecked.