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Wastewater testing, case counts indicate pandemic easing in Maine
Wastewater testing for COVID-19 presence in many of Maine’s larger cities and towns is showing a drop-off in virus prevalence.
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline in Maine
There were 566 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Thursday. Hospitalizations have decreased by 28 percent since May 17.
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.
Portland wastewater testing shows sharp increase in coronavirus
Maine reported 470 new COVID-19 infections Friday and one death. Hospitalizations for the virus also increased this week.
Maine reports 464 new COVID-19 cases Thursday
After sharp increases early this week, hospitalizations declined slightly, from 136 to 132.
Mainers have caught COVID-19 at a far lower rate than the nation
Thirty-five percent of Mainers have been infected, compared with the national average of 58 percent, according to a federal study.
COVID-19 hospitalizations increase sharply in Maine
Still, public health experts are not projecting a return to the winter surges that the omicron wave caused in Maine and the U.S.
Facing rising costs from aviation partner, LifeFlight sets up in-house air operations
Maine’s air ambulance provider had previously contracted its aviation management to a firm with a reputation for rapidly increasing costs.
Lawmakers shield state tobacco fund, but expand its mission
A bill approved by the House and Senate would create a board of trustees to oversee the state’s tobacco settlement money, while also broadening the trust’s mission from tobacco prevention to public health.