Rob Wolfe

Portland Press Herald

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Published
April 18, 2021

Maine CDC reports 363 new COVID-19 cases, one more death

People under 30 accounted for 52% of the infections announced Sunday, as the seven-day average rises closer to January surge levels.
Published
April 17, 2021

House fire in Fairfield kills woman, injures man

The blaze broke out early Saturday morning at a residence on Bear Mountain Road, and the State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.
Published
April 17, 2021

Maine CDC reports 414 new COVID-19 cases, one more death

It’s the fifth day in a row the case count has exceeded 400, and the seven-day average is climbing closer to the height of the mid-January surge.
Published
April 12, 2021

Maine lawmaker criticized for racist email

Rep. Michael Lemelin, R-Chelsea, referred to COVID-19 as the ‘China virus’ in an email to an Asian-American resident, and downplayed the disease’s seriousness.
Published
April 11, 2021

Maine CDC reports 218 new COVID-19 cases, no more deaths

Sunday’s case count breaks a four-day streak of new infections over 300, but the seven-day average is still 314.
Published
April 10, 2021

COVID-19 case count in Maine exceeds 300 for fourth straight day

Though 37% of Mainers have now received a first vaccine dose, the unvaccinated population is disproportionately young.
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April 4, 2021

Pair arrested after mail thefts in Standish

A Sebago man and Buxton woman were apprehended after a concerned resident called police early Sunday.
Published
April 4, 2021

Surge continues as Maine CDC reports 295 more COVID-19 cases

Public health authorities worry that the elevated rate of infections could jeopardize efforts to achieve herd immunity as the state ramps up vaccinations.
Published
April 3, 2021

Portland man appeals manslaughter conviction for killing sister’s boyfriend

Mark Cardilli Jr. was sentenced to 7½ years in prison last August for fatally shooting Isahak Muse in an altercation at the Cardilli family home in 2019.
Published
April 3, 2021

COVID-19 cases still elevated as Maine CDC ramps up vaccinations

The state’s public health agency reported 280 additional coronavirus cases on Saturday and one more death.