As the number of COVID-19 infections explodes in Maine, a third of the state’s 93 elder-care facilities are reporting unfilled positions.
Kevin Miller
Kevin Miller joined the staff of the Portland Press Herald in 2012 and has worked as a journalist in Maine since 2005. He currently covers state politics, the Maine Legislature and environmental/natural resources issues. A policy wonk, Kevin previously wrote about Congress and federal issues as the Press Herald’s Washington, DC correspondent. Before settling in Maine, he covered state government, higher education and environmental issues for newspapers in Virginia and Maryland. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing or doing pretty much anything else outdoors. He lives in Newcastle with his wife, Carissa, and their dog.
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Updated Q&A: When will it be my turn under the new plan?
Maine’s new vaccine strategy gives higher priority to police, firefighters and other first responders, as well as older Mainers and those with high-risk medical conditions.
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Updated Q&A: I have allergies. Should I still get a COVID-19 vaccine?
While many people will experience milder side effects after vaccination, severe allergic reactions have been rare in Maine and nationwide so far.
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Maine makes plans to speed up vaccinations as it reports 6 more deaths and 313 new cases
Maine’s CDC director says preliminary planning is underway for higher-volume vaccination sites and an online registration system.
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Former Maine Sen. Olympia Snowe calls on Trump to resign
In a rare comment on current political events, the moderate Republican says the president should step down now ‘to allow our nation to begin to heal.’
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Maine’s members of Congress respond: ‘This doesn’t happen. It’s America.’
The state’s senators and representatives condemn the Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol, halting the certification of the results of the November election.
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Q&A: I’m a seasonal Maine resident. Can I still get a COVID-19 vaccine here?
From ‘snowbirds’ to the evolving thinking over vaccination age groups, we answer questions about the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan.
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Maine orders more vaccine, ends 2020 with some of the year’s highest COVID-19 numbers yet
The state reports 13 deaths and 702 more cases Thursday, and says it hopes to expand vaccinations to some private medical practices and assisted-living centers next week.
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Q and A: I’m 84. When can I get vaccinated?
When will senior citizens get their shots? What about children? Can I get vaccinated if I have allergies or an immune system disorder?
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State may change vaccination plan to protect older residents sooner
With Maine’s case numbers and hospitalizations remaining high, Gov. Janet Mills extends the 9 p.m. closing time for restaurants, casinos, theaters and other ‘amusement venues.’