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PublishedMay 9, 2021
Maine confronts wide race disparity in health care for expecting mothers
Black women in Maine are four times more likely than white women to start prenatal care late, or not at all, a disparity tied with Texas as the nation's largest.
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PublishedMay 7, 2021
Lawmakers hear conflicting arguments on bill to ban sales of flavored tobacco products in Maine
Proponents said the ban would save lives and protect children from tobacco manufacturers' marketing efforts, but others said a ban would simply drive consumers into New Hampshire to buy products.
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PublishedMay 7, 2021
Maine reports 50% full vaccination rate as hospital counts stay high
With half the state's eligible population fully vaccinated, public health officials are trying to maintain momentum by expanding clinic hours and emphasizing the convenience of walk-ins.
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PublishedMay 6, 2021
‘A frightening shift’: Maine hospitals see surge of unvaccinated patients needing intensive care
ICU demands hit near-record levels at many hospitals despite lower overall patient counts; Central Maine Medical Center sees record levels of both.
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PublishedMay 5, 2021
U.S. supports waiving intellectual property rules on COVID vaccines
But opponents – especially from industry – say a waiver would be no panacea and insist that production of coronavirus vaccines is complex.
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PublishedMay 5, 2021
No increase in vaccine shipments as Maine reports more variants and hospitalizations
Cases remain elevated in Maine and state health officials now say that anyone 16 or older is eligible for vaccination, regardless of their state of residency.
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PublishedMay 4, 2021
Relatively few teens have gotten vaccinated. A few Casco Bay High students explain why they did
Although COVID-19 appears less risky to young people, there are other issues to consider, such as trying to achieve herd immunity, some said.
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PublishedMay 4, 2021
White House tells states to use shots or lose them to other states
Untapped vaccine will go into a federal bank available to states where demand continues to outstrip supply.
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PublishedMay 4, 2021
Maine drops residency requirement for getting COVID-19 vaccinations
The state's vaccination rate, meanwhile, creeps closer to 40%, among the highest in the country.
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PublishedMay 2, 2021
Employers, insurers push to make telemedicine the norm
Some U.S. employers and insurers want you to make virtual visits your first choice for most doctor appointments.
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