Rob Wolfe

Portland Press Herald

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Published
April 18, 2020

Maine CDC reports three more coronavirus deaths, 20 new cases

The latest tally from the public health agency raises statewide totals to 32 deaths and 847 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Published
April 18, 2020

Four coronavirus cases confirmed at retirement community in Portland

Residents of Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living on Ocean Avenue have been asked to shelter in their apartments to slow infection, a spokesman says.
Published
April 12, 2020

Maine CDC reports big jump in coronavirus cases at Augusta facility

The public health agency says 41 residents and 14 staffers at the Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation have tested positive for COVID-19.
Published
April 11, 2020

Two more Mainers die of coronavirus, including 1 at Scarborough veterans home

The Maine CDC says 30 more people statewide have been infected with COVID-19, among them six staff members and three residents of the Scarborough facility.
Published
April 11, 2020

Tens of thousands of Maine households still without power

Central Maine Power, the state’s leading utility, says the vast majority of customers will have service by Sunday night.
Published
April 5, 2020

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Maine rise to 470

The Maine Emergency Management Agency releases new details about how funds can be used under the federal disaster declaration for the state approved by President Trump.
Published
April 4, 2020

Amtrak further limits Downeaster service in response to COVID-19

Starting Monday, the rail line will operate only one round trip per day between Brunswick and Boston.
Published
April 4, 2020

Maine now has 10th death, 456 cases of coronavirus

The Maine CDC reports 24 new cases, and the latest death is a man in his 70s from York County.
Published
March 29, 2020

Two more deaths reported as coronavirus cases in Maine rise to 253

There was an increase of 85 confirmed infections over the weekend, and the state’s second and third deaths from the disease, including a MaineDOT employee.
Published
March 29, 2020

Man charged with setting fire to school in Gray

Robert MacKenzie, 22, was charged with arson in connection with the incident at Russell School, authorities say.