pandemic

Published
March 12, 2023

3 years later, the pandemic cocoon is giving way to social butterflies

Long after Maine's first case of coronavirus, communal activities and gatherings are reaching pre-pandemic levels again, though troubling remnants of isolation persist.
Published
February 12, 2023

Office romance in work-from-home era? It’s not as remote as you think

Maybe it's isolation fatigue, but surveys and psychologists suggest workplace relationships could be on the rise and are definitely here to stay.
Published
December 19, 2022

Maine bankruptcy filings now on track to hit lowest level in decades

A predicted surge during the pandemic has not materialized, but some experts also warn bankruptcies could be on their way up again.
Published
October 22, 2022

CO2 shortage temporarily puts the pressure on Portland restaurant

The Great Lost Bear, a popular spot to imbibe, was unable to serve from any of its 60 taps for a period Saturday.
Published
October 21, 2022

Why Hugo’s won’t reopen but Portland fine dining will live on

Yes, you can blame the pandemic, but no, there isn't a plan to expand Eventide.
Published
August 28, 2022

Book review: A pandemic is ravaging the world. Then, a plague is loosed on New York City

Chris Holm's bio-thriller 'Child Zero' is a timely page-turner.
Published
July 28, 2022

Under fire, U.S. officials say monkeypox can still be stopped

Top U.S. health officials say the country's monkeypox outbreak can still be stopped despite rising case numbers and limited vaccine supplies
Published
July 23, 2022

Maine reports one COVID-19 death, 139 hospitalized statewide

Nineteen of the patients were in critical care Saturday, continuing a trend seen in Maine of fewer virus patients with severe illness.
Published
January 16, 2022

Maine Gardener: What could be ahead in the gardening world for 2022?

A shortage of larger saplings and shrubs, as well as a shortage of workers to help tend your garden. Also, a bit of fun while you wait for winter to end.
Published
January 3, 2022

Experts urge universal mask-wearing to fight omicron, but behavior varies widely

Wildly inconsistent policies and people generally masking less after getting vaccinated present challenges for public health officials.