‘It’s still a prominent threat,” Central Maine Medical Center doctor says.
Emily Bader
Emily joined the Sun Journal in April 2021 on the health beat. She previously reported for the Lakes Region Weekly, covering nine towns in Cumberland County. She enjoys taste testing chai lattes at local cafes, attempting to beat her personal best on the NYT’s mini crossword puzzle and watching thunderstorms. She’s on the fence about the Oxford comma.
Emily grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from Wellesley College in 2018. She’s lived in lots of places for little bits of time but now calls Portland home. She welcomes coffee shop recommendations, cookie recipes and news tips in her inbox.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Mobile vaccination unit’s first tour at a house of worship kicks off with a whimper
One taker showed up Thursday morning at Pathway Vineyard Church in Lewiston.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Reasons behind central and western Maine’s lagging COVID-19 vaccination rates remains unclear
In Lewiston and Auburn, where there are more than 30,000 residents combined who remain unvaccinated, there are 14 vaccination sites where people get can their jab.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
It’s masks off at some businesses while others still concerned about COVID-19
Some owners are happy the mask mandate ended Monday, but others and employees are not so keen to see them go.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
New Gloucester voters to elect 3 selectmen from slate of 7
Three candidates run for two, three-year terms and four run to fill the remainder of former Selectman George Colby’s term.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
New Gloucester voters to elect 3 selectmen from slate of 7
Three candidates run for two, three-year terms and four run to fill the remainder of former Selectman George Colby’s term.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
More hospitalizations among young people with COVID-19 in April
In April, 19 people in their 40s were hospitalized, an increase of nine from March.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
New Gloucester Charter Commission race draws 11 candidates
New Gloucester residents will vote for six residents to join the Charter Commission, which holds a term of up to 24 months.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
New Gloucester Charter Commission race draws 11 candidates
New Gloucester residents will vote for six residents to join the Charter Commission, which holds a term of up to 24 months.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
More than 20,000 Lewiston residents have yet to get their COVID-19 vaccine
New data published by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention this week showed that less than 60% of Lewiston residents of all ages have gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. More than 20,000 residents are unvaccinated.