The numbers represent a big jump from the 14 outbreaks reported one week ago, but school and state officials say community transmission is driving the spread.
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Maine COVID hospitalizations rise, with record number of patients in intensive care
The state exceeded 200 COVID-19 patients in hospitals Friday for the first time since mid-January.
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King, Senate pass proposal for uniform ‘Made in America’ labels
Maine Sen. Angus King and Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah said a patchwork of state laws was proving costly for businesses.
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Despite heavy traffic congestion, Brunswick officials confident in fire station’s location
Brunswick Town Engineer Ryan Barnes said that the primary plan for emergency personnel to navigate the corridor during congested hours is through remote access of the traffic lights.
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Mt. Ararat High School to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony for new building Friday
The 153,000 square-foot structure can accommodate 750 students in grades 9 to 12.
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Bath High School reports first COVID-19 case of new school year
RSU 1 Superintendent Patrick Manuel announced Wednesday someone within the Bath Regional Career and Technical Center community tested positive for COVID-19.
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Brunswick Salvation Army temporarily shut down due to labor shortage
The Salvation Army is hopeful that the location will be able to reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 21.
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Biddeford landlord was shot multiple times, at least once at close range, court documents say
Randal J. Hennessey did not enter a plea to a murder charge in the killing of Douglas Michaud Jr. during a hearing Thursday in York County Superior Court.
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Demand for COVID tests rises as state reports another 652 cases, 3 deaths
The pace of new infections is straining the Maine CDC’s ability to review new cases, leading to a backlog that is likely to translate into sustained high numbers in the coming days.
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‘We can’t forget’: Brunswick legion to host vigil in honor of missing veterans
“If we just forget about it, nothing will ever happen,” said Joe Donahue, a Vietnam veteran and one of the vigil organizers.