Distribution of vaccines to licensed EMS workers in Cumberland County is ramping up this week, starting in Portland, Scarborough and Gorham.
COVID-19 pandemic
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine hospitals get extra vaccine doses in first shipments
Vials of Pfizer’s vaccine shipped to Maine and other states this week were found to each contain at least one extra dose, the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Dentists could join state’s effort to vaccinate Mainers for COVID-19
The Maine Dental Association sent a letter to state health agencies offering the services of 765 dentists.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Here’s Something: Vaccine is best Christmas gift ever
The No. 1 thing we should be thankful for this holiday season is the speedy delivery of an effective COVID-19 vaccine. The proverbial and actual shot in our arms comes courtesy of Operation Warp Speed, the most remarkable and effective private-public partnership the nation has seen since World War II. The scientists at Pfizer, which […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Superintendent’s Notebook: School nurses are on the front lines
“I am convinced that the greatest heroes are those who do their duty in the daily grind of domestic affairs whilst the world whirls as a maddening dreidel.” – Florence Nightingale As the surge of COVID-19 continues, nurses stand at the front lines. Nurses are playing a critical role in keeping our schools open during […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Balentine should encourage readers to follow virus guidelines
In his desire to attack Democrats, Mr. Balentine recently wrote “government can’t stop the virus” (“Don’t lock ME down,” Nov. 20). If he had said “government alone can’t stop the virus” I would have agreed with him. Government guidelines have been shown to limit the spread of the virus. States taking steps to control the […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
As COVID-19 surges, Portland Museum of Art closes until further notice
Museum officials say the voluntary closure is to protect its staff and the public, not because of an outbreak.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Falmouth Town Hall open by appointment only
FALMOUTH — Town Hall services will be limited to appointments only until at least Friday, Dec. 11 due to COVID-related staff shortages, according to an announcement on the town’s website. According to Town Manager Nathan Poore, two employees recently tested positive and another is waiting for their test result. Employees who were in close contact […]
Posted inLocal & State, News
Federal and state officials don’t explain discrepancy in Maine’s first vaccine shipment
A day after Gov. Janet Mills said the state was told it would receive a third of the doses it expected, spokespeople for Sens. Collins and King wouldn’t say what Maine’s senators are doing to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of the vaccine.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: While the Republican Party attacks, Maine suffers
Overnight, Gov. Janet Mills’ quarantine morphs from cause for concern into a political weapon.