Republicans in several states are moving to place new restrictions on abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court signaled it would uphold a law prohibiting abortions after 15 weeks and potentially overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.
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Mask mandates are easing in Maine as omicron surge recedes
Indicators all continue to point to a decline in infections, though Maine’s CDC director says ‘it’s not time to let off the brakes.’
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More virus rules fall as CDC hints at better times ahead
As states ease restrictions, the federal government is contemplating a change to its mask guidance in the coming weeks as COVID-19 cases, hospital admissions and deaths decline.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine drop to a three-month low
The state reported 9 more deaths on Wednesday even as hospitals‘ patient numbers continue to drop.
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Bill on prescription drug pricing inspires support from Maine residents, opposition from pharmaceutical industry
The measure introduced by Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, aims to reduce the price of the costliest prescription drugs for Mainers.
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COVID case numbers jump as state begins clearing test backlog
The new data does not represent current pandemic conditions, which are continuing to improve.
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Bill aims to lower the cost of the most expensive prescription drugs for Mainers
The bill would ensure that Mainers pay no more for prescription medications than their Canadian neighbors.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine edge higher
The overall trend is still downward, though, and virus transmission also appears to be declining fast based on raw test results received each day by the Maine CDC.
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Mental health care providers are facing unprecedented challenges amid the pandemic
Local providers say demand for mental health care has skyrocketed in the 23 months since the pandemic began.
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Delay ahead for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5
The Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine chief says he hopes parents would understand that the decision to delay was part of the agency’s careful review and high scientific standards.