The outbreak at the Lewiston rehabilitation and living center has reached two-thirds of residents.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record level driven by surges in central, eastern Maine
MaineGeneral in Augusta and Bangor’s Eastern Maine Medical Center hit all-time peaks, and Maine Med’s case count grew sharply.
Week In Photos Nov. 8-14, 2020
Here are some of our favorite photos from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel from the past week.
The Latest: California becomes 2nd state to hit 1 million virus infections
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Maine reports a record 243 new virus cases, and 3 more deaths
Friday’s update to the state’s color-coding system for schools moves Androscoggin County into the yellow designation, joining Knox, Franklin, Somerset and Washington counties.
As the weather cools, more outdoor diners become ‘early birds’
The pandemic has pushed the dinner hour up, especially this fall in Maine, as outdoor diners try to take advantage of the relative daytime warmth.
Commentary: Hunter orange saves lives. So do masks. Please wear both.
People will follow mandates to avoid being shot, but they won’t adhere to them to avoid infection.
Franklin County courthouse closed to public
Concerns about COVID-19 prompted the move.
Where to get tested for COVID-19 in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties
With infection rates on the rise, here’s where you can get tested in our area.
Fewer meat cutters cause long line of deer to be processed
Local meat processors are trying to keep up with the demand as seasonal help dwindles during the pandemic.