Rob Wolfe

Portland Press Herald

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Published
January 31, 2021

Maine CDC reports 158 new COVID-19 cases, no more deaths

A total of 160 patients were in Maine hospitals with the disease on Sunday – 52 in intensive care and 29 on ventilators.
Published
January 30, 2021

Rare European bird spotted at park in Portland

The redwing, also known as a European thrush, drew a small crowd of birdwatchers throughout the Northeast to Capisic Pond Park on Saturday.
Published
January 30, 2021

Maine CDC reports 357 new coronavirus cases, 20 more deaths

Eighteen of the 20 deaths occurred over two weeks earlier in January and have now been attributed to COVID-19.
Published
January 24, 2021

Raging fire destroys commercial garage in Lisbon

A four-bay garage on Kelly Lane belonged to the president of Centuri Construction Group.
Published
January 24, 2021

Maine CDC reports 189 more COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths

A technological problem at the public health agency means new case numbers were approximate for Sunday.
Published
January 23, 2021

Pedestrians attack motorist with Vermont plates

Two Portland residents allegedly harassed and assaulted a Vermont man near Longfellow Square, saying he shouldn’t be in Maine.
Published
January 23, 2021

Maine CDC reports 328 new cases of COVID-19, four more deaths

Maine leaders in the Blaine House and Congress say they’re ready to work with the Biden administration on an expanded federal response to COVID-19.
Published
January 18, 2021

King’s speeches resonate in time of violence and racial tension

Racial-justice activists have fought similar battles in King’s time and today; for that reason, his most famous speeches are still relevant.
Published
January 16, 2021

Total COVID-19 deaths in Maine exceed 500 as surge continues

The Maine CDC reports 444 cases of the novel coronavirus and 30 more deaths as the state grapples with further vaccine delays from the federal government.
Published
January 10, 2021

Maine CDC reports 281 COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

The daily numbers represent a lighter caseload than on many recent days, but the overall trend is dire, with Maine’s seven-day average of new daily cases at 530.9.