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COVID-19

Published
April 28, 2024

Pizza Joint becomes latest Portland-area business to feel a lot of love … a little too late

After the foodie favorite announced the closure of its Portland and South Portland shops, people were lining up to place orders. But one can't help but ask: Where were those customers before?
Published
April 25, 2024

Maine’s high court upholds COVID vaccine mandate for EMS personnel

A group of emergency medical personnel challenged the 2021 vaccine mandate, but the Maine Supreme Judicial Court says a state board had full authority to impose the rule.
Published
April 21, 2024

The pandemic cost 7 million lives, but talks to prevent a repeat stall

The main sticking point involves access to vital information about new threats that may emerge – and to the vaccines and medicines that could contain that threat.
Published
March 29, 2024

COVID-19 changed how we spend: More splurging, less saving

The pandemic nudged Americans toward spending more, especially on experiences.
Published
March 12, 2024

COVID better contained 4 years later, but long-haul cases still not well understood

Though gathering restrictions and mask mandates are gone, vaccines remain the best defense while the coronavirus continues to circulate and researchers try to find treatments for long COVID.

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Published
March 8, 2024

U.S. economy adds 275,000 jobs in latest sign of robust labor market

The report, which beat expectations, marked the 39th straight month of job gains.
Published
January 28, 2024

In Maine libraries, stores and cafes, silent book clubs quietly catch on

In what might be described as post-pandemic plot development, social events are popping up that appeal to people who love to read, creating community and helping to make their worlds 'a bit bigger.'
Published
November 23, 2023

The pandemic could have eased the impacts of flying. Here’s why it didn’t.

Last month, the Transportation Security Administration logged 75.5 million passengers passing through airports in the United States.
Published
September 25, 2023

Agencies launch effort to promote vaccinations with supplies of new COVID shot limited

The new effort to promote vaccinations come as supplies of a new COVID-19 vaccine are still limited in Maine and nationwide.
Published
September 14, 2023

New COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Maine, but supplies will grow next week

The vaccine is recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older and some pharmacies are offering limited appointments for the shots.