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.
Bowdoinham rallies to help families displaced by apartment fire
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Saturday’s nor’easter likely to pack biggest snowfall for coast this season
Expect wind gusts to be strong, challenging us with blowing snow.
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.
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.
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.
Fire strikes Bowdoinham apartment building
The fire started sometime before 1 p.m. Tuesday.
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.
More evidence points to decline in omicron surge, but hospital numbers remain high
Yarmouth wastewater data shows another drop in virus levels, adding to evidence of a decline in infections in southern Maine.