At the state’s last regularly scheduled briefing on COVID-19, Gov. Janet Mills and Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah expressed sorrow for those who died and thanked Mainers for their sacrifices.
Joe Lawlor
Staff Writer
Joe Lawlor writes about health and human services for the Press Herald. A 24-year newspaper veteran, Lawlor has worked in Ohio, Michigan and Virginia before relocating to Maine in 2013 to join the Press Herald. He is still considered “from away” but since then, he has learned what a “dooryard” is, eaten “whoopie pies” drank Moxie and boiled some “lobstahs.” The stories he enjoys most are when he learns something and meeting inspiring people.
He lives in South Portland - aka “SoPo” - with his wife, Melanie, and two school-age children.
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Maine CDC reports one case of Powassan virus
The rare virus, which can cause serious health problems, is caused by deer ticks or woodchuck ticks.
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COVID-19 indicators improve, signaling ‘the tables have turned’
The seven-day average of daily new cases stands at 25.1, compared to 192.9 a month ago.
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Hospitals want mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all Maine health care workers
The Maine Hospital Association is having preliminary discussions with state health officials about vaccine requirements for staff, once the FDA gives full approval to the vaccines.
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Controversial new Alzheimer’s drug gives patients in Maine hope
The treatment developed by Biogen could slow its progression, but health professionals and researchers are divided on whether the FDA was right to approve it.
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More vaccine clinics close as Maine reports 36 new cases of COVID-19
Cases remain low, as the state continues to dial back its vaccination campaign with the closure Friday of the Portland Expo and the FEMA mobile clinic.
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More than 100,000 sign up for shot at nearly $1 million on first day of vaccine sweepstakes
As the state launched the COVID-19 vaccination incentive program, it reported 34 new cases and one additional death Thursday.
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Maine Medical Center receives its largest gift ever, $25 million from Colorado couple
A new wing being built at the hospital will be named the Malone Family Tower, in honor of Leslie and John Malone, summer residents of Boothbay.
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Virus trends improving as new cases and hospital counts decline
The state’s 7-day average of new cases dipped further to 46 on Tuesday, the lowest number since late October.
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Portland to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for renaming of Portland Expo
The Portland Expo has been renamed the James A. Banks Sr. Exposition Building.