The omicron variant continues to sweep through Maine and the country, leading to increased hospitalizations and disruptions of schools and businesses.
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Last high-tech Zumwalt-class destroyer leaves Bath Iron Works
The departure of the future USS Lyndon B. Johnson on Wednesday marks the end of a tumultuous period that saw just three out of a planned 32 vessels of this class built.
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As Maine hospitals see another surge of COVID patients, hopeful signs emerge
Preliminary trends in other parts of the Northeast indicate that Maine could see a downturn in COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks.
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Anticipating COVID uptick, Bowdoin College to start spring semester with remote learning
The college announced Monday that the first week of classes will be held remotely to ensure an equitable start of the semester for those who are quarantined with the virus.
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Gov. Mills to send 169 more National Guard members to help Maine’s hospitals
It is the second time in a month that Mills has announced the deployment of Guard members to assist hospitals.
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Groups claim ‘alarming levels’ of ‘forever chemicals’ found in Brunswick
A Maine Department of Environmental Protection project manager said that while the findings shouldn’t be dismissed, the testing method used by the local groups is not in line with state standards.
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Bowdoinham seeks local input through comprehensive plan survey
The survey will give the committee members a better idea of what the community wants.
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The end of an era: Big Al’s in Wiscasset closes for good after 35 years
Owner Al Cohen said he decided to close the discount emporium due to staffing shortages incited by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Gouldsboro OKs pitch for Maine Cabin Masters remake of Jones Pond cabin
The cedar-shingled cottage’s interior needs a complete renovation, and a local resident is pitching the estimated $80,000 project as a job for the DIY Network program.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations exceed 400 for the first time in Maine
There were 403 patients hospitalized with the disease Monday, but the number of ICU patients has remained steady.