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.

Maine close to giving 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

New cases of COVID-19 remain elevated, although on Sunday the state passed the 50% mark for eligible residents who have received at least 1 dose of vaccine.

FDA says women can get abortion pill via telemedicine

Medication abortion has been available in the United States since 2000, when the FDA approved the use of mifepristone.

As vaccinations increase in Maine, so do new cases and hospital patients

The number of new cases reported daily remains elevated, even as more than one-third of Maine's population has received at least one shot of vaccine.

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Vaccine supplies trickling down to small Maine medical practices

The Maine CDC distributed 400 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine to 4 independent primary care practices around the state this week but won't be able to ship any next week because of reduced supply.

Rumford-Lewiston hospital ride service resumes, but future being studied

While the service has been reinstated, whether it will continue is being evaluated.

Medical cannabis studies ramp up, offering hope to some opioid users

Some researchers believe cannabis can help wean prescription opioid users off the addictive and potentially deadly drugs. Others aren't so sure.

ACA expansion to boost subsidies for most of 63,000 Mainers with coverage

The average monthly premium reduction is $50, but some could see hundreds of dollars in savings on their health insurance each month.