The state is preparing to vaccinate people in their 50s starting Tuesday, but data suggest there’s some public resistance to taking the vaccine.
Rob Wolfe
Maine CDC again reports more than 200 daily cases of COVID-19
There were no new deaths, but the seven-day average of new daily cases rose to 205.1 on Saturday.
Maine CDC reports 170 new coronavirus cases, no more deaths
Seven hundred twenty-four people have died with COVID-19 since the pandemic struck the state a year ago.
Standish woman dies in Baldwin crash
Desiree Lessard, 42, was driving on Marston Road when her car went off the road and into a small stream, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
Maine CDC reports over 200 COVID-19 cases for second day in a row
There was one additional death as Maine prepares to expand vaccine eligibility to all adults by May 1 under a Biden administration directive.
Historic piece of Portland waterfront goes on the market
The Poole family, stewards of Union Wharf since the late 1850s, are looking for a buyer who treasures the pier’s place on the working waterfront.
Maine CDC reports 160 new COVID-19 cases, two more deaths
With vaccinations ramping up and state officials easing pandemic restrictions, Maine is hoping to return to somewhat of a normal summer.
Maine senators split on $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill
Sen. Angus King says the coronavirus has ‘devastated’ the country and inaction was too costly, while Sen. Susan Collins criticizes Democrats for not embracing her much smaller alternative plan.
Old Orchard couple accused of selling fentanyl
Dylan Wilcox and Amazia Sylvester were arrested this week and charged with trafficking fentanyl, the Maine DEA said.
Maine labor department warns of social media scams
Scammers are posing as Maine Department of Labor officials to steal people’s personal information.