A total of 160 patients were in Maine hospitals with the disease on Sunday – 52 in intensive care and 29 on ventilators.
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Rare European bird spotted at park in Portland
The redwing, also known as a European thrush, drew a small crowd of birdwatchers throughout the Northeast to Capisic Pond Park on Saturday.
Maine CDC reports 357 new coronavirus cases, 20 more deaths
Eighteen of the 20 deaths occurred over two weeks earlier in January and have now been attributed to COVID-19.
Raging fire destroys commercial garage in Lisbon
A four-bay garage on Kelly Lane belonged to the president of Centuri Construction Group.
Maine CDC reports 189 more COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths
A technological problem at the public health agency means new case numbers were approximate for Sunday.
Pedestrians attack motorist with Vermont plates
Two Portland residents allegedly harassed and assaulted a Vermont man near Longfellow Square, saying he shouldn’t be in Maine.
Maine CDC reports 328 new cases of COVID-19, four more deaths
Maine leaders in the Blaine House and Congress say they’re ready to work with the Biden administration on an expanded federal response to COVID-19.
King’s speeches resonate in time of violence and racial tension
Racial-justice activists have fought similar battles in King’s time and today; for that reason, his most famous speeches are still relevant.
Total COVID-19 deaths in Maine exceed 500 as surge continues
The Maine CDC reports 444 cases of the novel coronavirus and 30 more deaths as the state grapples with further vaccine delays from the federal government.
Maine CDC reports 281 COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The daily numbers represent a lighter caseload than on many recent days, but the overall trend is dire, with Maine’s seven-day average of new daily cases at 530.9.