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Published
August 14, 2021

Virus claims more young victims as deaths climb yet again

The U.S. is now averaging about 650 deaths a day overall, increasing more than 80 percent from two weeks ago.
Published
August 14, 2021

Surge continues as Maine CDC reports 188 new COVID-19 cases

The seven-day average of new daily cases climbs to 173.5, and there are 68 patients with the illness in Maine hospitals.
Published
August 13, 2021

More U.S. cities requiring proof of vaccination to go places

The new measures are an attempt to stem the rising tide of COVID-19 cases that has pushed hospitals to the breaking point.
Published
August 13, 2021

CDC backs third vaccine dose for those with weak immune systems

Additional doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines could be offered as soon as this weekend.
Published
August 13, 2021

Pearl Kennebunk closes amid pandemic’s ‘ripple effects’

The restaurant, owned by the same chef who introduced New Yorkers to lobster rolls, is another victim of the pandemic.

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Published
August 13, 2021

Music festival to require COVID vaccines, tests

Louder Than Life is set for Sept. 23-26 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville.
Published
August 13, 2021

Amid shouts and anger from parents, Skowhegan-area school board requires masks for first weeks of school

Parents demanded that the board respect their wishes to not require students to mask up when returning to school next month, but the board ultimately sided with the superintendent's recommendation to proceed with caution and begin the school year wearing masks.
Published
August 13, 2021

State investigates outbreak at Waldo County church as statewide surge continues

Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that all health care workers must be vaccinated by Oct. 1, adding to a growing number of vaccine mandates.
Published
August 13, 2021

Twenty-seven people aboard Carnival cruise test positive for COVID-19

The positive cases were among 26 crew members and 1 passenger on the Carnival Vista, all of whom had been vaccinated.
Published
August 13, 2021

Our View: ‘Labor shortage’ is really something much bigger

COVID has caused people to reconsider their work lives, and given them the power to seek out something better.