The state will receive a sharp increase in shipments of the Moderna vaccine, enabling independent pharmacies and local public safety departments to offer clinics.
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Another 420 COVID-19 cases reported in Maine, as vaccine demand shifts
While case numbers continue to rise, the demand for appointments at some vaccination clinics has eased.
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Commentary: Policies to support Maine children, families should be supported by equity and data
The 2021 Maine KIDS COUNT Data Book reveals positive trends as well as key areas of concern.
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Maine to launch mobile units with FEMA to boost rural access to COVID-19 vaccine
The federal partnership is part of a broader effort to reduce gaps in vaccination rates among Maine counties and provide more vaccination sites in smaller communities.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Antiquated car testing standards boost risk of injury, death for women
After a freak accident turned freak injury, research leads a college student to conclude that we won’t have safer vehicles until we have better crash test dummies.
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Mainers younger than 30 driving surge in new COVID-19 cases
Public health officials are warning that the rising number of cases in Maine and across the country could threaten efforts to control the disease with steady progress on vaccinations.
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Maine launches system for vaccine preregistration as eligibility expands to 50-plus
The new site will not be the centralized registration and appointment system envisioned during the early weeks of the state’s vaccination campaign.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
A new book called ‘The Healing Garden’ sounds like exactly what we need right now
Deb Soule writes about her garden and herb harvesting at Avena Botanicals.
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Video: Augusta Civic Center gets up and running as mass vaccination site
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.