People under 30 accounted for 52% of the infections announced Sunday, as the seven-day average rises closer to January surge levels.
Rob Wolfe
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House fire in Fairfield kills woman, injures man
The blaze broke out early Saturday morning at a residence on Bear Mountain Road, and the State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.
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Maine CDC reports 414 new COVID-19 cases, one more death
It’s the fifth day in a row the case count has exceeded 400, and the seven-day average is climbing closer to the height of the mid-January surge.
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Maine lawmaker criticized for racist email
Rep. Michael Lemelin, R-Chelsea, referred to COVID-19 as the ‘China virus’ in an email to an Asian-American resident, and downplayed the disease’s seriousness.
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Maine CDC reports 218 new COVID-19 cases, no more deaths
Sunday’s case count breaks a four-day streak of new infections over 300, but the seven-day average is still 314.
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COVID-19 case count in Maine exceeds 300 for fourth straight day
Though 37% of Mainers have now received a first vaccine dose, the unvaccinated population is disproportionately young.
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Pair arrested after mail thefts in Standish
A Sebago man and Buxton woman were apprehended after a concerned resident called police early Sunday.
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Surge continues as Maine CDC reports 295 more COVID-19 cases
Public health authorities worry that the elevated rate of infections could jeopardize efforts to achieve herd immunity as the state ramps up vaccinations.
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Portland man appeals manslaughter conviction for killing sister’s boyfriend
Mark Cardilli Jr. was sentenced to 7½ years in prison last August for fatally shooting Isahak Muse in an altercation at the Cardilli family home in 2019.
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COVID-19 cases still elevated as Maine CDC ramps up vaccinations
The state’s public health agency reported 280 additional coronavirus cases on Saturday and one more death.