Maine CDC change to needle-exchange program displaces need for services
Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness reports seeing an increase in need for their syringe-exchange program after the Maine CDC ...
'Not aligned with our values:' Maine Republicans push to repeal 72-hour gun waiting period
Republican lawmakers in Maine are advocating for the repeal of the state's 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases.
Maine CDC offers tips on how to avoid respiratory illnesses
If you are sick, the Maine CDC says you should do your part to stay home and prevent the spread of respiratory viruses even more. Dr. Dora Ann Mills with MaineHealth says vaccination against the flu ...
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Maine earthquake felt in Southern New England
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) says there was a 3.8 magnitude earthquake recorded in Maine on Monday.
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Maine’s violence prevention office begins work establishing data hub
Maine’s newly established Office of Injury and Violence Prevention has started its work. Jamie Bourque, an infectious disease ...
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Under communications freeze, CDC updates some important health data but not others
One of the CDC's weekly health publications was not published on its regular schedule, and some data about flu and ...
Respiratory illness numbers rising in Maine: Tips for staying healthy
Maine is seeing rises cases of COVID, the flu, RSV and whooping cough all at once. The Maine CDC says there have been about 100 flu-related hospitalizations so far this season. You can keep yourself ...
Many Maine families still waiting for energy assistance with bitter cold ahead
With bitter cold expected next week, a number of Maine families are still waiting for energy assistance. With more than ...
For Maine's working waterfronts, supporting wellbeing is just as crucial as rebuilding
Through the help of the state-wide Strengthen ME program, Maine's fishing communities have been able to bolster their access ...