The biggest challenge for Maine’s secretary of state may be finding a way to stand out in a competitive Democratic primary.
Nirav Shah
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
What big-money groups are spending the most on the Maine governor’s race?
Close to $3 million in outside money has been spent on the Maine governor’s race this year, with most of the spending benefiting Republicans, according to new state campaign finance reports.
advertisement
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate at forum by and for young Mainers
Just over 2 months from the Democratic primary, Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Angus King III, Hannah Pingree and Nirav Shah fielded questions on everything from housing reform and health care to addiction and systemic racism.
Posted inMaine, News
Former Maine CDC director Shah: State must prepare for health impacts of climate-driven flooding
Nirav Shah, now the deputy director of the U.S. CDC, praised Maine for addressing extreme heat and tick-borne illnesses. Those who survive floods report more stress, anxiety and depression, health groups say.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Putting COVID-19 behind, Bates College holds traditional graduation
Commencement speaker Dr. Nirav Shah, who is leading Maine’s effort to thwart COVID-19, advises graduates to try to “be someone.”
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Bates College taps Dr. Nirav Shah as its commencement speaker
With pandemic fears waning, the college plans a traditional graduation ceremony in May for the first time in three years.
Posted inHealth, Maine
It may be time to upgrade from cloth masks to hi-tech ones, experts say
Better masks will better block transmission of the virus, especially omicron, some say.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
In the midst of a record-setting surge, we’re learning we have to live with COVID-19
Scientists have shifted away from talk of eliminating the virus to controlling it, but the weeks and months ahead could be rough.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Providing hope for relief from COVID-19, pace picks up for vaccinations in Maine
Dr. Nirav Shah also gives Halloween candy a green light as long as people trick or treat safely.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Health officials search for key to boosting vaccination numbers
The Maine CDC and the state’s health care networks are examining who has yet to be vaccinated, the reasons why and how best to reach them.