Hospitalizations also remain high, with 206 people across the state hospitalized with COVID-19 on Thursday.
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Maine remains a hot spot for COVID-19 – and the explanations vary
New transmission remains high across many parts of Maine and other northern New England states.
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Nor’easter knocks out power to thousands, kicks up spectacular surf along Maine coast: See photos
Central Maine Power said most customers had their electricity restored by Wednesday night.
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Power outages possible as nor’easter hits Maine overnight
Power outages are expected with rain and winds as strong as 55 mph are possible Tuesday night.
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About 1,500 patients waiting for elective surgeries in Portland as COVID cases strain hospitals
Leaders of Maine’s largest hospital system plead with the public to get vaccinated as hospitals and intensive care units fill with COVID-19 patients.
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Endangered Atlantic right whale population sinks to a nearly 20-year low
Efforts to save the whales have resulted in new restrictions on U.S. lobster fishing, and pushback from the fishing industry about those new rules.
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Maine reports spike in hospitalizations to near-record levels
The 223 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Maine on Monday is close to the peak of 235 on Sept. 25.
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Richmond Town Office closes temporarily due to COVID-19 contacts
Town manager encourages residents to use online services for town business after Town Office employees come into close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19.
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Hospitalizations from COVID-19 remain high in Maine
Number of people at hospitals with the virus Sunday hits 201, including 71 in critical care.
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Vaccine mandates create conflict with defiant workers
Some American workers are deciding to quit their jobs in defiance of what they consider intrusive vaccine mandates.