‘I feel misled’: Mainers react to strictly age-based vaccine eligibility

Gov. Janet Mills and state health officials say the system is the quickest way to achieve herd immunity.

Our View: Age-based vaccination plan right for Maine

An efficient system that’s easy to understand is the right way to manage COVID risks.

The humble Farmer: I go where the in crowd goes – to get my vaccination

No more excuses for not visiting the hardware store to get what’s needed to fix the toilet tank.

Gov. Mills’ plan to switch vaccinations to age-based eligibility gets mixed reaction

Organizations representing retailers, restaurants and lodging businesses support a clear vaccine plan but are disappointed that many of their younger workers will still have to wait.

Mainers 60 and older eligible for COVID-19 vaccine next week as state shifts to age-based rollout

Under the seismic change in strategy announced by Gov. Mills on Friday, residents 50 and over will be eligible in April, followed by those 40 and over in May, and those 30 and over in June.

Vaccine shipments to Maine slated to increase next week

While larger and steadier vaccine supplies will likely prompt changes by the Mills administration, the 41 additional COVID-related deaths identified since late January highlight the ongoing toll of the pandemic.

Disparity in vaccine distributions across Maine worsens – and explanations conflict

Bangor's mass vaccination site scurries to fill open slots, while those in Scarborough and Westbrook lack enough vaccine to operate at capacity.

1,000 COVID shots a week? Primary care doctors feel excluded by ‘unrealistic’ requirement

The Maine CDC recently started taking applications for 'collaborative' vaccination clinics staged by small practices, but doctors say few offices will be able to meet the volume demands set by the state.

COVID-19 vaccines to be available at Portland Expo next month

Bill Nemitz: The ethics – or lack thereof – of jumping the vaccine line

While most of us wait our turn for a COVID-19 shot, others jockey for a spot up front.