Dr. Dora Anne Mills explains why she is more confident about not masking and when she may feel a need to put one on.
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Families who live with autism rebuild frayed ties as pandemic eases
COVID-19 disrupted the patterns of life and family visits that are critical for the well-being of Mainers with autism.
Bates College to hold commencement Thursday — twice!
To limit exposure to COVID-19, seniors at the Lewiston college are graduating in two groups this year, half in the morning and half in the afternoon.
Brunswick whale biologist returns from 16 months on island untouched by pandemic
Nan Hauser, a whale biologist from Brunswick, recently returned to Maine after spending 16 months studying whales in the Cook Islands, which hadn’t seen a single COVID-19 case.
Augusta brewery to offer a beer with a COVID-19 shot
Cushnoc Brewing Co. is partnering with Waldo County General Hospital for a pop-up COVID-19 clinic on June 4 at the brewery’s Annex on North Belfast Avenue.
COVID-19 caseload in Maine continues downward trend
The Maine CDC reported 117 new infections on Sunday – the lowest daily number announced in a single day since February – and one additional death.
Restaurant-loving couple creates heated cushion to keep eating outside
The Southport couple started Hüga to make al fresco dining less frigid over the winter.
For some food businesses, the pandemic created new customers
Small-scale shopping, prepared foods and delivery services have been in high demand.
As mask rules ease, Maine businesses offer a patchwork of approaches
Consumer and service businesses will rely on the honor system for customers, but many require employees to show proof of vaccination.
As COVID guidelines shift, Maine families of young children expect little to change
With the state poised to loosen restrictions on distancing and mask wearing Monday, some parents of unvaccinated children said little will change for them while there still isn’t a vaccine for those under 12.