Despite the rising number of cases, the state’s seven-day positivity rate remains among the lowest in the country.
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Running on empty
With a fixed income and little wiggle room in her budget, a Sangerville woman worries about keeping her home warm this winter.
Farming helps reduce food insecurity among Somali Bantu community in Lewiston-Auburn
Heightened hunger due to the impact of COVID-19 has underscored the importance of programs that enable people to grow their own food.
Preparing for a cold, hungry winter
As temperatures drop and the pandemic continues to strain the economy, Mainers expect demand for food and heat assistance to rise.
From his seat in a wheelchair, nobody ever stood taller
Travis Roy, who died Oct. 29, spent his final 25 years as a quadriplegic because of a hockey injury, but never lost the joy of life or the selfless attitude that made him an inspiration to so many.
Coronavirus in Maine: Timeline
Trace key events in the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Maine — and how officials are responding — using this interactive, multimedia timeline.
Maine Public Health Association honors The Maine Monitor for coronavirus reporting
MPHA’s Public Journalism Award recognizes a journalist or team of journalists who have made “a significant contribution to public health in Maine.”
Podcast: ‘Black Immigrants in the Whitest State’
A new episode of Feet in 2 Worlds’ podcast series “A Better Life?” examines the racial disparities of the coronavirus in Maine.
Public Health Notebook: COVID-19 cases at Maine colleges remain low
As the University of New Hampshire struggles, the UMaine system and other in-state colleges and universities have had success in limiting the spread of the coronavirus.
Navigating number fatigue: How to understand COVID-19 in Maine
With numerous ways to track the coronavirus, four experts weigh in on the metrics that paint the clearest picture of the pandemic in Maine and the rest of the country
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