The state’s CDC plans to increase its contact-tracing staff. as the seven-day average for new COVID cases in Maine has tripled in the past month.
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The Latest: U.S. tops 100,000 virus cases in a day for first time
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics
N.D. Republican who died of the coronavirus, wins election to state house
David Andahl died of COVID-19 in early October, just as the coronavirus was pummeling his home state of North Dakota.
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Creative Portland using art to remind public of health protocols
The art can be found on banners along Congress Street and on buildings across the city.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: A reopening, a closing and a pivot
Speckled Ax plans a new coffee roastery, Cong Tu Bot reopens a wee bit, and MOFGA opens a holiday shop in Freeport.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Vaccine politics will soon replace election politics
The coming fights over cost and access to COVID treatments are guaranteed to displease most Americans.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local & State, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Coronavirus, economy topped list of Mainers’ concerns heading into elections
With COVID-19 surging in Maine, the majority of local participants in The Associated Press’s national survey said the virus was ‘not at all under control’ in the U.S. and strongly disapproved of President Trump’s handling of the pandemic.
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COVID-19 outbreak at Maine Correctional Center grows to 81 confirmed cases
Nine staff and 72 inmates at the Windham prison have tested positive.
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On Election Day, Maine sees record 127 cases of COVID-19
The Maine Correctional Center in Windham reports 81 cases of COVID-19 among inmates and staff, most of which will be added to Wednesday’s case counts.
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The Latest: More European nations tighten restrictions as virus hospitalizations rise
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.