Fans enthusiastically welcome back live music to Portland, but many also worry their celebrations will be short-lived because of the latest coronavirus surge.
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Mills earns praise, criticism for pandemic response as re-election campaign looms
In an exclusive Blaine House interview, the governor talks about her decisions on COVID-19, vetoes she’s issued and other topics as Maine gears up for 2022 gubernatorial race.
Among the vaccinated in Maine, a growing anger at those who resist
Inoculated residents express frustration and ambivalence about the unvaccinated as COVID-19 case counts rise here and across the U.S.
Skydiving company takes off in first months at Waterville airport
Vacationland Skydiving is now taking people 10,000 feet above the Robert LaFleur Airport after a delayed opening during the pandemic.
Maine CDC reports 91 new COVID-19 cases, one death
Hancock County fell out of the “substantial transmission” range that triggers a CDC recommendation for vaccinated mask-wearing indoors.
Portland may reconsider planned return to in-person meetings as COVID-19 reemerges
The mayor says the idea of holding in-person meetings doesn’t make much sense because Portland will continue to keep City Hall closed for most in-person business.
Pine Tree Camp in Rome switches to shorter weekend stays amid pandemic
Looking for ways of bringing campers back for the summer experience, the camp decided on three types of trips including Family Recreation Weekends for Maine people with disabilities and their families.
Maine CDC reports 111 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths
Cases continue to rise in Maine and around the country, prompting health officials to urge renewed precautions such as indoor masking.
Q&A: Am I going to need a booster shot for COVID-19?
That could be the case eventually, but as of now there is no official recommendation.