The first day of the clinic was expected to serve 200 people who had already registered, with 1,344 vaccinations anticipated to be given this week.
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Maine gyms and fitness centers hope something works out soon to boost business
Pointing to low transmission rates even while their industry struggles, gym owners want state officials to increase customer occupancy limits.
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Maine community colleges train over 10,000 in COVID-19 readiness
The state’s community colleges and industry groups are offering simple online training on how people can stay safe and in business during the pandemic.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Southern Maine hospitals hit hard as Maine sets COVID-19 patient record
But the burden on Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor finally eased this week, although it still has the highest numbers in the state.
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Maine Medical Center, SMHC, MaineGeneral hit record number of COVID-19 inpatients
The burden continues to ease at hard-hit Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor and plateaus at Lewiston’s hospitals.
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Commentary: I’ll let my kids play football, despite my devastating injury
It will help provide them with a sense of purpose and empower them not to become victims of circumstance.
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Insight: Don’t forget to laugh
Research shows that laughing is good for your mind and your body.
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Top MaineGeneral officials expect uptick in COVID cases because of holidays
MaineGeneral Health’s chief executive officer, Chuck Hays, and Steve Diaz, the health system’s chief medical officer, urge people to follow safety protocol and not to spend holidays with anyone they don’t live with, except virtually.
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As COVID-19 cases hit record levels in Maine, models predict numbers will get even worse
Hospitals say they’re prepared to meet demand, and the Maine CDC says the state will act to ensure that the medical system isn’t overwhelmed.
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Maine Voices: On National Take a Hike Day, make a plan to explore Maine trails this winter
In a year when we have not been able to gather with family and friends as we used to, our trail system can bring us together safely.