Most deaths happened in urban areas, but rural places – where opposition to masks and vaccinations tends to run high – paid a heavy price at times.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations edge higher as Maine remains a hot spot
The state also reported 676 new cases Monday and no additional deaths.
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L.L. Bean silences the noise of social media for Mental Health Awareness Month
The Freeport-based outdoor retailer has paused its online posting and encouraged followers to spend time outside.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
Maine children getting access to virtual dental services
The children become patients with a dental practice but receive care in school and primary care settings.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
What’s behind the baby formula shortage?
Many parents are hunting for infant formula after a combination of short- and long-term problems hit the biggest U.S. brands
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Politics
Proposal to charge women with murder for abortion no longer in Louisiana bill
House members voted 65-26 to totally revamp the legislation, eliminating the criminal penalties.
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U.S. surpasses record 100,000 overdose deaths in 2021
Officials warn that they are responding to more and more overdoses as the pandemic has persisted.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Politics
Senate bill to guarantee abortion access is blocked by Republicans
The 2 Republican senators who support abortion access – Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska – have proposed a separate bill that would counter the Supreme Court’s action.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
‘A very difficult day’: St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center to end maternity services
The hospital cites declining birth rates as part of the reason for ending its women’s health services at the end of July.
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Pandemic gets tougher to track as COVID testing plunges
A modeling group estimates only 13% of cases are being reported to health officials.