Portland’s wastewater plants show declines of 98% and 97% since early January.
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Posted inThe Maine Forecast
February ends with bitter cold, active weather to start March
February ends with a reminder that it’s still winter.
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Most of Maine remains in ‘high’ risk category under new federal mask guidelines
Three counties – Kennebec, Waldo and Somerset – have been reclassified as ‘medium’ risk counties, meaning masks are recommended for certain at-risk groups and considered a personal choice for most people.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Bowdoin College to give all students Apple devices at no extra cost
In an effort to provide equal access to technology and level the academic playing field at Bowdoin College, all students will receive a 13-inch MacBook, iPad mini and Apple Pencil at no additional cost beginning in fall 2022.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine’s pandemic death toll passes 2,000 while COVID hospitalizations drop to 4-month low
As Maine hospitalizations drop below 200 patients for the first time since October, the state reports 53 additional deaths from a review of vital records.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Bowdoin College hires a top state police official to help lead campus security
Lt. Col. William Harwood will retire from public service and become associate director of safety and security at the Brunswick college.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
The Maine Forecast: Snow is back Friday after record warmth Wednesday
The seasonal showdown continues this week with a day in the 60s followed by significant snow.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Pressure eases on Maine hospitals as patient counts continue to drop
Hospitals are beginning to ease pandemic restrictions, and South Portland and Brunswick rescinded indoor mask mandates this week.
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Maine congressional delegates ask for more Bath-built ships
Maine and Mississippi lawmakers asked for funding for three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, the type of ship BIW builds, in the president’s budget for next year.
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L.L. Bean, MaineHealth rank high on Forbes 2022 list of best U.S. employers
Freeport-based retailer L.L. Bean was ranked No. 35 on Forbes 2022 ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list.