Maine officials say pausing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will give time to train the medical community on how to treat someone who may have developed a blood clot from the vaccine.
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Central Maine Healthcare CEO to retire in September
Jeffrey L. Brickman has worked over 40 years in the medical field, including 5 at Central Maine Healthcare.
Lewiston man charged with attempted murder after firing gun toward police officer
Joshua Boyd reportedly fired a gun at a police officer who responded to a threatening complaint on Howe Street.
Harvard honors the life of Nobel Peace Prize winner Bernard Lown
The 99-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner who died in February was hailed in an online celebration of his life.
Great Falls Balloon Festival grounded for this year
Organizers cited the pandemic mandates and the number of visitors drawn to the three-day festival.
With COVID-19 cases surging on campus, Bates College extends its lockdown
The Lewiston-based campus hit a new high of 60 active cases among students after it locked down the campus last week.
Bates College imposes temporary quarantine to slow COVID-19 outbreak
With 34 active cases, students are told to stay inside their rooms until next Tuesday to reduce spread of highly contagious virus.
Three Lewiston-Auburn restaurants temporarily close due to COVID-19 cases
The Holy Donut in Auburn is closed until further notice, while Gritty’s pub will reopen Wednesday and Chick-a-dee of Lewiston will reopen Thursday.
Lewiston fire displaces 3 people in Howe Street apartment building
Authorities said the fire was caused by improper disposal of smoking material.
Bates says it has the capacity to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to students
College plan will depend on vaccine supply, dropping age restrictions