However, wastewater testing in two southern Maine communities suggests the spread of the omicron variant is declining rapidly.
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Winter storm lashes East Coast with deep snow, winds, flooding
The nor’easter thrashes parts of 10 states and major population centers, including Philadelphia, New York and Boston.
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State reports big drop in COVID-19 patients in Maine hospitals
Despite recent declines, hospitals continue to get federal help and assistance from Maine Army National Guard members because of the high caseloads and staff shortages.
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Bowdoinham rallies to help families displaced by apartment fire
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Saturday’s nor’easter likely to pack biggest snowfall for coast this season
Expect wind gusts to be strong, challenging us with blowing snow.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline, led by drop in ICU patients
Some hospitals are still struggling, however, and the federal government is sending a COVID-19 ‘surge team’ to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
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Maine COVID-19 positive test backlog swells to 56,000, and wastewater testing expands
Hospitalizations, meanwhile, dropped for a 3rd day in a row, another sign that the omicron surge may be easing.
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Community comes together in support of Brunswick teacher battling cancer
A fundraiser will be held on Jan. 27 at Bolos restaurant to support the family of Amanda Cohen, a local woman who received a terminal cancer diagnosis earlier this month.
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Fire strikes Bowdoinham apartment building
The fire started sometime before 1 p.m. Tuesday.
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New program to help Mt. Ararat students acquire skills, explore career opportunities
The school is starting a Community Pathways program to help students build relationships with community partners and explore career opportunities.