The University of Maine System reported a jump in the number of cases on its campuses, from 54 last week to 187 on Monday, and the system has updated its masking requirements.
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Rare cannabis research operation planned in Brunswick
Florida-based Maridose LLC has set up shop in TechPlace, a business incubator facility at Brunswick Landing and is seeking federal approval to grow pot for research.
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Maine records more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases
The state reported 1,018 new COVID cases, more than double the number reported Friday, and 3 additional deaths.
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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.
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FDA to announce plan to ban menthol in cigarettes, cigars
Menthol accounts for more than a third of cigarettes sold in the U.S.
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Maine reports 464 new COVID-19 cases Thursday
After sharp increases early this week, hospitalizations declined slightly, from 136 to 132.
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Bowdoinham could see a 4.75% tax increase for 2023
Last-minute changes to the 2023 budget will bring Bowdoinham just under its tax levy limit.
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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.
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Mainers likely to endure high electric rates into 2023
The reactions of global energy markets to Russia’s war in Ukraine are expected to keep electric rates up in Maine next year.
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Miles for Mills 5K run returns to Brunswick, this time at former naval base
This is the first time the event will be held in person since the pandemic.