Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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PublishedMay 20, 2022
Mutations continue to drive COVID waves
Scientists say the virus has been developing variants that make it harder to rein in coronavirus.
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PublishedMay 18, 2022
Federal CDC urges resumption of mask-wearing
The public health agency said a resurgence of COVID means mitigation efforts should again be considered in states like Maine that are experiencing medium or high risk.
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PublishedMay 18, 2022
Flu makes a late-season surge in Maine, Shah warns
Case numbers are increasing at a time when the seasonal illness is normally fading away.
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PublishedMay 16, 2022
L.L. Bean silences the noise of social media for Mental Health Awareness Month
The Freeport-based outdoor retailer has paused its online posting and encouraged followers to spend time outside.
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PublishedMay 6, 2022
Indoor mask-wearing once again recommended for much of Maine as COVID hospitalizations rise
The designation of Cumberland County, the midcoast and northern Maine as having high community levels of COVID means masks are recommended when indoors in half of the state’s counties.
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PublishedMay 5, 2022
State launches $50 million homeowner assistance fund
Benefits of up to $25,000 per household will be available for those who are at risk of losing their homes due to COVID-related financial hardships.
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PublishedMay 4, 2022
Rick Lawrence sworn in as Maine’s first Black Supreme Judicial Court justice
The longtime district court judge said he will bring a strong perspective that the state’s highest court makes legal decisions that affect people’s everyday lives.
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PublishedMay 2, 2022
Jefferson man arrested, charged with breaching Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021
Joshua Colgan will be prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C.
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PublishedApril 22, 2022
Report urges changes in Maine’s use of road salt
The study found that the state should reduce the amount of salt used to treat roads in the winter to avoid further water pollution.
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PublishedApril 22, 2022
Maine launches website to explain relief check rules
The site answers questions about the $850 checks that will be sent to many Mainers beginning in June.
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