COVID-19 pandemic
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PublishedAugust 20, 2021
Abbott Laboratories disputes report that it told Maine workers to toss millions of COVID-19 tests
The company, which has plants in Westbrook and Scarborough, reportedly disposed of rapid antigen tests as cases declined and just before the delta variant created a huge new need for them.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2021
MaineHealth says it will fire workers who don’t get vaccinated
The state's largest health care provider and other hospitals say they will terminate employees who don't comply with the state mandate to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 1.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2021
Q&A: Will my children be safe at school this fall?
Experts say the safety of in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic hinges on vaccinations, masking practices, distancing, testing and other factors.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2021
During heated meeting, Topsham-area board votes to require masks in schools
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PublishedAugust 17, 2021
Falmouth ditches outdoor dining provision, upsetting restaurant owners
Restaurants have until Friday to discontinue the outdoor dining setups that were allowed under a town COVID-19 emergency ordinance.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2021
Portland superintendent’s plan for fall reopening includes mask recommendation
The plan, which the school board is scheduled to vote on Aug. 17, calls for all students to wear masks indoors and staff members to wear masks in the presence of students indoors.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2021
Portland council declares limited emergency, allowing remote meetings to continue
The emergency order will be in effect at City Hall until councilors rescind it.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2021
Anger mounts as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire
Millions of Americans face being forced from their homes.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2021
Maine panel of experts weighs in on how schools can open safely amid COVID
A pediatrician, a family physician and an elementary school principal at a virtual forum discussed vaccines, mask policies and other factors that will play into opening schools safely this fall.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2021
Brunswick hospital still encouraging vaccination amid COVID-19 delta variant surge
As of Friday, Mid Coast Hospital has administered nearly 61,000 doses, up about 4,000 doses from when the clinic left the Brunswick Landing location at the end of May.
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