While the delta variant continues to drive cases and hospitalizations, Maine health officials say it’s likely only a matter of time before the omicron variant becomes the dominant strain here.
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Omicron expected to spread quickly in Maine as health system awaits federal support
Hospitalizations declined slightly Wednesday but they remain at a sustained high level as the state prepares to receive more federal assistance in the form of ambulance crews.
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Maine agency starts community conversations on arts and culture
The Maine Arts Commission is hosting community conversations to understand what resources towns across the state need to thrive culturally.
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Biden to send more help to Maine hospitals as COVID patient count hits record high
The administration is sending ambulance crews to help Maine and New York, along with other support being provided to states as cases rise.
Posted inLocal & State
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine decline slightly from record high
There were 380 people hospitalized statewide on Monday, including 130 in critical care.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Quiet weather to start week with some storm potential for Christmas Day
The weather looks to be cooperative on one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
Fans returning to winter high school games face patchwork of COVID restrictions
With no blanket policy from the state or Maine Principals’ Association, school districts are making their own decisions about how to limit spectators and who gets to attend.
Posted inLocal & State
Community support leads to preservation of undeveloped Casco Bay islands
The islands of Little Whaleboat West, Nate and Tuck are now protected under the Maine Coast Heritage Trust.
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First snow arrives to blanket Maine
Between 4 and 7 inches is expected throughout much of the state. A year ago Maine had 19 inches of snow on the ground by this date.
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With omicron’s arrival confirmed, Maine reports 1,080 new cases and 11 additional deaths
Gov. Janet Mills is asking Mainers to get booster shots and mask up to protect themselves against the omicron variant now in Maine.