Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response.

BRUNSWICK, ME – Democrat Nirav Shah, the former Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and former Principal Deputy Director of the U.S. CDC, has announced his candidacy ...

The agency has lost a third of its work force this year. The Trump administration maintains that the losses are necessary, ...

For nearly two months, Graham Platner’s bid for the U.S. Senate was marked by momentum and bravado as the political newcomer ...

PORTLAND, Maine — As cold and flu season ramps up, medical professionals in Maine are navigating changes in federal vaccine guidelines and the questions that come with it. NEWS CENTER Maine spoke with ...

The doctor who led Maine through the Covid-19 pandemic and later moved to a national public health position is running for governor. Nirav Shah announced Monday he will throw his name into an already ...

MAINE, USA — After becoming a staple on people’s TVs and in their hearts, Dr. Nirav Shah is hoping to be on Mainers’ ballots. Shah, 48, kicked off his campaign in Portland on Monday morning. “I stand ...

The doctor who led Maine through the Covid-19 pandemic and later moved to a national public health position is running for governor. Nirav Shah announced Monday he will throw his name into an already ...

Dr. Nirav Shah announced he was exploring a run for governor in May. Now, he has officially joined the race as a Democrat.

Former Maine CDC director Nirav Shah enters governor's race WMTW - Portland ME Mon, October 20, 2025 at 9:20 AM PDT Add Yahoo on Google Former Maine CDC director Nirav Shah enters governor's race ...

The Blaine House, residence of Maine's governor, in Augusta. Sept. 5, 2023. (Photo by Jim Neuger/ Maine Morning Star) With Maine Gov. Janet Mills set to term out after eight years, the field for the ...