5 min As COVID-19 surged, so did the number of nursing students preparing to enter the fight The statewide workforce shortage for nurses has shrunk as a result of students eager to gain experience from helping to tackle the pandemic. ByRose LundyMarch 13, 2022
8 min Tiny Coopers Mills reeling in the aftermath of nursing home closure Four of the five nursing homes that closed in Maine this fall had big increases in contracted staff hours leading up to the pandemic. ByRose LundyDecember 5, 2021
4 min COVID rapid tests can be scarce, yet holidays approach Wearing 'layers' against the virus is highly recommended — led by being vaccinated. But the U.S lags in testing, and that's one of the safeguards. ByRose LundyNovember 21, 2021
7 min As COVID-19 grinds on, stress piles up for public health workers Unlike other natural disasters, the nearly 2-year-old pandemic has no predictable timeline. ‘The exhaustion is palpable.’ ByRose LundyOctober 10, 2021
3 min Shortage of workers in the state results from COVID-19, plus an aging population ‘Help Wanted’ signs reveal that Maine is a model for the nation. ByGordon L. WeilSeptember 26, 2021
6 min An online impeachment crusader wants restrictions lifted, and her beliefs heard Jessica Rainville, a voice actor from North Berwick, says COVID-19 restrictions inspired her to go after Gov. Mills. ByAndrew HowardSeptember 12, 2021
6 min Opioids: A continuing epidemic, within a pandemic As COVID-19 captures the public’s attention, Maine’s battle with opioid addiction rages on. ByRose LundySeptember 12, 2021