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Mild Flu Season in Maine
Over the last five years, influenza-related deaths in Maine have ranged from 29 to 82 per year.
Maine: Everyone Age 50 and Older Eligible for Covid-19 Shot
More than a quarter of the state’s population has received at least a first dose of the vaccine.
3 Rural Maine Solar Projects get a Nearly $8M Boost
The Caribou and Fairfield projects are nearly 1,000-kilowatt projects and the Skowhegan project is nearly 4,000 kilowatts.
CDC: COVID-19 Infections Up for Younger People in Maine
Those in their 20s make up the highest percentage of new cases, about 18%. People under 20 account for nearly 16%.
Maine: Shot Clinics Open; More Residents Eligible in April
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — More than two dozen coronavirus vaccination clinics are set to open in Maine in the coming days.
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services says the state is working with more than 25 health care organizations to offer the dedicated clinics...
Police Posed As Reporter in Phone Call with Hostage Taker
The hostages were eventually released and the gunman took his own life.
Maine to Start Vaccinating People 60 and Older
Maine has been focusing on people who are older than 70 and health care workers.
More Rental Assistance Coming to Maine’s Tenants
The agency is overseeing the program, which is funded by the federal coronavirus stimulus package that passed in December.
Cable Companies Win Lawsuit Over Maine’s a la Carte Law
Comcast contended the law would mean limited choices and higher prices than the current packages it offers to consumers.
Stephen King Talks about Crime, Creativity and New Novel
NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen King doesn't tell only horror stories. He's written about everything from baseball to prisons to pandemics.
Over the past decade, King has written three novels for the imprint Hard Case Crime: “Joyland,” “The Colorado Kid” and “Later,” which comes out this week...