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Published
May 25, 2023

Waterville looks to improve public notification system during emergencies

The City Council heard complaints this week that the city can do better in notifying residents of emergencies, such as when a contaminant entered the public drinking water supply Monday during a fire at an Elm Street apartment building.
Published
May 20, 2023

Our View: Shah’s experience makes him right person to lead CDC at a crossroads

In Maine, Shah was a great communicator and a true public servant, which is just what the CDC needs.
Published
May 16, 2023

Maine Voices: Taking steps to stop an invisible and potentially deadly enemy

At least one-third of Maine homes will test positive for dangerous levels of radon, which is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.
Published
May 5, 2023

Maine child tests positive for measles – state’s 1st case since 2019

The state is working to notify anyone who might have come into contact with the unidentified child.
Published
January 23, 2023

Dr. Nirav Shah makes his final rounds in Maine

For perhaps the final time as the state's CDC director, Shah answered questions about the pandemic and health topics on the 'MaineCalling' public radio show.
Published
November 30, 2022

More than half of all flu cases reported this season are from last week

There have been more than 1,650 influenza cases reported to the Maine CDC since early October, with nearly 860 reported last week.
Published
September 8, 2022

Maine CDC investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at 26 long-term care facilities in the state

One outbreak is at Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville and involves 27 residents and four staff, according to the Maine CDC.
Published
September 2, 2022

New COVID-19 booster shots coming to Maine

Maine is expected to receive 80,500 doses of new omicron-targeting booster shots within the next 2 weeks.
Published
August 23, 2022

Maine fares better than most despite slip in life expectancy

Life expectancy declined in Maine in 2020, but 47 other states were hit harder during the pandemic's first year.
Published
August 18, 2022

CDC head reflects on pandemic response at Freeport forum

Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah and global health expert Kara Palamountain discussed the current state of the pandemic and other public health topics at a Freeport talk Wednesday evening.