But public health experts say increased vaccinations and access to treatments mean the situation is not as dire as last winter.
COVID-19 pandemic
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Flu season begins this month, but questions remain for what’s ahead
Typically cases peak in December or January, but the pandemic over the last two years has made Maine’s flu season anything but typical.
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Thousands of Maine people per day getting their booster doses
Supplies are ‘sufficient, but limited,’ says Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah.
Posted inTimes Record
Maine State Music Theatre finishes season at a loss for second consecutive year
Enthusiastic audiences and Broadway-caliber shows weren’t enough to make the theater profitable for the first time since the pandemic struck.
Posted inTimes Record
From the Chamber: Get business relief through Thrive Maine
For those readers of this column who also are subscribers to our chamber’s weekly e-newsletter, this topic should not be a surprise. Rarely do I cross-pollinate with the same information on both platforms, but honestly, these Thrive Maine grants are just that important, and I don’t think enough businesses know about them. There are two […]
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Federal judge dismisses health care workers’ suit against COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Nine Maine health care workers filed the lawsuit against the state in 2021 claiming they should be able to opt out for religious reasons.
Posted inFood, Local & State, News
Her cookbook of beloved Kittery recipes reveals far more in between the lines
Betsy Wish used the months of pandemic isolation to create a work that not only explores the food of Maine’s oldest town but also the seldom-told stories of generations past.
Posted inTimes Record
From the Chamber: My COVID story and how we support our employees
I want to share a COVID story that hits close to home — because it’s mine. I know nobody wants to talk about COVID, but we really should. My situation has made me feel fortunate and blessed but also has me thinking a ton about other employees in the area, our collective perceptions of COVID […]
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Health care workers suing state over vaccine mandate reveal names in court
The seven plaintiffs suing the state lost their jobs at MaineHealth, Genesis Healthcare, MaineGeneral Health and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center when they refused to get the vaccine because of their religious beliefs.
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Fending for dinner is practical snacking for our times
Call it foraging, grazing, charcuterie or snacks for dinner, “fend for yourself” is a convenient way to dine when you have more random foodstuff than you have energy.