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Maine reports big drop in COVID hospitalizations

by Staff Report May 24, 2022May 24, 2022

While daily case counts have declined from earlier this month, new omicron subvariants continue to circulate and drive a wave of infections.

Local & State, News

Fire destroys waterfront hotel in Boothbay Harbor

by Dennis Hoey May 23, 2022May 24, 2022

The fire broke out around 8:30 p.m. at the Beach Cove Waterfront Inn, according to Wiscasset Deputy Fire chief John Merry.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Brothers’ argument over T-shirt led to shooting death of Wells toddler, police say

by Matt Byrne May 23, 2022May 24, 2022

Police say that Andrew Huber Young, 19, got in a fight with his brother and was kicked out of the family house, only to return hours later with a gun, firing shots that killed Octavia Huber-Young. She would have turned 2 in July.

Local & State

Maine COVID hospitalizations continue to decline

by Staff Report May 23, 2022May 23, 2022

The number of hospital patients with COVID-19 has dropped 12 percent since last week.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Local & State

Maine poet, faced with terminal diagnosis, keeps writing

by Eric Russell May 23, 2022May 22, 2022

Nick Stone, a corporate lawyer for decades, started writing poetry in retirement. His second book, ‘Seaward: A Lyrical Memior,’ was published last month, eight months after he was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Man charged with murder in shooting death of Wells toddler

by Bonnie Washuk and Dennis Hoey May 22, 2022May 23, 2022

Octavia Jean Huber-Young, 2, died after being shot Saturday during a family dispute; a 19-year-old was arrested and charged Sunday with killing her.

Local & State

Maine reports 791 new COVID-19 cases, five more deaths

by Bonnie Washuk May 21, 2022May 21, 2022

A total of 214 people were hospitalized with the coronavirus statewide on Saturday, one fewer than the day before.

Health, Local & State

Maine’s COVID hospitalizations decline Friday

by STAFF REPORT May 20, 2022May 20, 2022

Daily case counts also have eased from earlier this month, although the Maine’s infection rate remains high and the federal government is officially advising indoor mask wearing.