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PublishedApril 29, 2022
Portland wastewater testing shows sharp increase in coronavirus
Maine reported 470 new COVID-19 infections Friday and one death. Hospitalizations for the virus also increased this week.
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PublishedApril 28, 2022
Maine reports 464 new COVID-19 cases Thursday
After sharp increases early this week, hospitalizations declined slightly, from 136 to 132.
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PublishedApril 27, 2022
Mainers have caught COVID-19 at a far lower rate than the nation
Thirty-five percent of Mainers have been infected, compared with the national average of 58 percent, according to a federal study.
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PublishedApril 25, 2022
COVID-19 hospitalizations increase sharply in Maine
Still, public health experts are not projecting a return to the winter surges that the omicron wave caused in Maine and the U.S.
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PublishedApril 18, 2022
Facing rising costs from aviation partner, LifeFlight sets up in-house air operations
Maine’s air ambulance provider had previously contracted its aviation management to a firm with a reputation for rapidly increasing costs.
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PublishedApril 12, 2022
Lawmakers shield state tobacco fund, but expand its mission
A bill approved by the House and Senate would create a board of trustees to oversee the state's tobacco settlement money, while also broadening the trust's mission from tobacco prevention to public health.
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PublishedApril 10, 2022
Insight: Our lives will improve if daylight saving time becomes permanent
The Sunshine Protection Act will save lives, conserve energy and prevent crime. The Senate passed it last month – now it’s time for the House to follow suit.
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PublishedApril 7, 2022
Waterville treats more than 1,000 trees for browntail moths
City Councilor Thomas Klepach tells council this week trees have been treated with insecticide inserts at parks, recreation areas, schools and other places frequented by the public.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
New Maine-based toothpaste brand aims to take on cancer
Believe Oral Care, founded by Harpswell resident Adam Hewison, is a nonprofit toothpaste company seeking to raise funds for cancer charities and research.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2022
U.S. pregnancy-related deaths climbed in 2020, with Black women most affected
A federal report does not include reasons for the trend and researchers said they have not fully examined how COVID-19 might have contributed.
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