The seven-day average of new cases reaches 384 after a week where some daily totals exceeded 600.
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Maine CDC reports 415 new COVID-19 cases, two more deaths
The new cases are the most reported in a single day since May 3, indicating that the current surge in infections and hospitalizations is likely far from over.
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Portland council expected to consider alternative shelter referendum
A citizen’s referendum could hamper a planned 200-bed shelter in Riverton, but one city councilor has an alternative.
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Portland woman in critical condition after wrong-way crash in Falmouth
Jennifer Marrone’s vehicle was struck head-on early Sunday morning on I-295. Police say the wrong-way driver was intoxicated.
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Maine battens down for a weakened Henri
The storm likely will bring torrential rain to the state beginning Sunday, but not the full force of the hurricane.
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Maine CDC reports 205 COVID-19 cases, two deaths
The seven-day average reaches 160.1 new cases on Saturday.
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Shortage of naloxone hinders addiction treatment in Maine
Supplies of the lifesaving anti-overdose drug are stretched nationwide, putting pressure on Maine treatment centers.
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Portland to require vaccines for city employees
The mandate, which appears to be the first by a municipality in Maine, takes effect in September, and those who don’t get vaccinated must receive weekly tests, a city spokeswoman says.
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Health care workers, supporters protest vaccine mandate in Portland
At least 300 people gathered near Maine Medical Center to call for personal choice in medical decisions.
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Surge continues as Maine CDC reports 188 new COVID-19 cases
The seven-day average of new daily cases climbs to 173.5, and there are 68 patients with the illness in Maine hospitals.