The pharmaceutical industry has made it clear that it will sue Maine if the state approves the ‘excessive pricing’ bill, which now goes to the full Legislature.
Health
CVS offering chance to win prizes for those who get vaccinated, starting June 1
The national pharmacy chain, which has 2 dozen locations in Maine offering COVID-19 vaccines, is giving away cruises and other vacations, festival concert tickets and more.
MaineHealth will bring vaccine clinics to businesses. First stop: Becky’s Diner
The Maine CDC reports 122 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and no additional deaths, continuing a steady decline in recent weeks.
Bills that would ease Maine drug possession laws move forward without consensus
One would make possession of various illegal drugs a civil violation rather than a criminal offense.
Yes, there really is more pollen, thanks to climate change
A new Maine study calls rising pollen levels a public health threat as respiratory problems worsen.
Maine reports lowest daily cases since October, continuing sharp decline
The state also officially ‘retired’ all of its pandemic-related guidance for businesses and other entities, deferring instead to U.S. CDC guidance
Families who live with autism rebuild frayed ties as pandemic eases
COVID-19 disrupted the patterns of life and family visits that are critical for the well-being of Mainers with autism.
Dog ticks having an early population boom in Maine
But officials say the dry weather might keep a lid on the numbers of Lyme-disease carrying deer ticks, which usually emerge in June and July.
Significant gaps remain in vaccinating younger Mainers
Meanwhile, the Maine CDC reports fewer than 200 new cases of COVID-19 for the 4th consecutive day, as well as 2 additional deaths.
State warns of possible E. coli spread from Waldoboro deli worker
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is concerned that consumers who bought food from Morse’s Sauerkraut could get infected.