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PublishedNovember 29, 2023
U.S. life expectancy rose last year, but it remains below its pre-pandemic level
The decline in COVID-19 deaths drove 84% of the increase in life expectancy, CDC researchers said.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2023
The Great Grift: COVID-19 aid thieves bought fancy cars, a Pokémon card – even a private island
Nearly 3,200 defendants have been charged with COVID-19 relief fraud, according to the U.S. Justice Department. About $1.4 billion in stolen pandemic aid has been seized.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2023
Having a harder time accessing health care? You’re not alone – and it’s making us sicker
The health care workforce shrank at the same time demand exploded, and patients say finding a provider is 'pretty much impossible.'
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PublishedOctober 20, 2023
COVID vaccine supply still lagging more than a month after rollout
Appointments can be hard to get, but health officials are urging people to be persistent and get the vaccine to protect against the most severe effects of the disease.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2023
Thirteen inmates at Somerset County Jail test positive for COVID-19
Two employees of the jail in Madison also tested positive for the virus, and administrators have taken steps to prevent further spread.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2023
London’s free newspapers battle to survive after COVID
London's free newspaper scene is unique. No other major global city has 3 free newspapers with such large circulations.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2023
Some criticize uneven distribution of pandemic debit cards for groceries
More than 20,000 Maine students were left out of the pandemic relief program that provided up to $120 per child to spend on food.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2023
Some insured people are being charged for COVID vaccines when they shouldn’t be
Patients with health insurance who paid for their vaccines should seek reimbursement.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
Free at-home COVID tests will again be available by mail
Orders can be placed at COVIDTests.gov starting Sept. 25, and the no-cost tests will be delivered for free by the United States Postal Service.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2023
The Maine Millennial: COVID hits some of us harder than others
I could take time off from my job to recover without forgoing pay. Millions aren’t so fortunate.
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