The seven-day average of new daily cases climbs to 173.5, and there are 68 patients with the illness in Maine hospitals.
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State, local agencies try new strategies to fight skyrocketing drug overdose deaths
The program has had positive results in Lisbon.
Bowdoin College prepares to bring back all students, a first since pandemic began
Bowdoin College officials say that the vaccination rate among students and staff is nearing 100%.
Mills mandates vaccinations for all health care workers in Maine
The announcement comes as case rates rise because of the delta variant and after outbreaks affecting two Maine hospitals.
Equine nonprofit looks to improve Mainers’ mental health
Horses Over America Founder Gerald Scott and his horse, Hercules, stopped by two youth centers, two retirement homes and walked around downtown Bath Wednesday.
Hospitalizations highest since June as Maine CDC reports 217 new cases of COVID-19
Maine’s seven-day average of new cases has climbed to levels not seen since May, and 60 people were hospitalized Wednesday, the most since June 6.
Topsham fair in full swing despite pandemic surge
Vendors and fairgoers said they were glad to be back after the annual event was canceled last year.
Facing impeachment, Cuomo resigns in wake of report citing sexual harassment
The three-term governor’s decision, which will take effect in two weeks, was announced as momentum built in the Legislature to remove him by impeachment.
Bowdoinham’s annual 5K chicken race and fun run returns
All proceeds from the event benefit the Bowdoinham Community School to support the school’s innovative enrichment programs.
Another 360 COVID-19 cases reported over 3-day period
Maine and the nation continue to see a steady increase in cases as the more easily transmissible delta variant spreads widely, particularly among the unvaccinated.