First Cases of BA 2 COVID-19 Variant in Maine
The Maine CDC has identified the first cases of the BA.2 COVID-19 variant, which is reportedly more contagious than omicron.
COVID Vaccinations Required for Beach to Beacon
The popular Beach to Beacon road race this year is going to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all participants.
Portland to Lift Mask Mandate
The Portland City Council last night, Feb. 7, voted 7-2 to end Maine's largest city's mask mandate. It will be effective in 10 days.
Nurses Allegedly Took in More than $1.5 Million with Fake Vaccination Cards
Two nurses from New York are being accused of forging COVID-19 vaccination cards.
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Boys + Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley
This Friday, Jan. 28, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm.
Newest COVID-19 Variant Now Detected in US
BA.2, the newest variant of COVID-19, has been confirmed in the U.S, with fewer than 100 cases reported.
Final Week for COVID Vaccination Clinic at Augusta Armory
The Augusta Armory COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic will be Tuesday, Jan. 25, from 9am–4pm and Thursday, Jan. 26, from noon-7pm.
Bath City Council Votes for Indoor Mask Mandate
Bath is the latest Maine municipality to force a mask mandate as city councilors unanimously voted to require masks to be worn indoors.
Financial Help to Help Maine Rural Healthcare Providers
9 Maine healthcare centers will be receiving more than $23.5 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan.
COVID-19 Vaccine to Become Mandatory for Truckers Entering Canada
Truck drivers crossing the border from America into Canada will have to be fully vaccinated starting tomorrow, Jan. 15.