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by Tux Turkel May 30, 2022May 30, 2022

A total of 167 coronavirus patients were in hospitals statewide on Monday, four more than than the day before.

Androscoggin County, News, Uncategorized

Officials: Lightning might have caused house fire in Sabattus

by Christopher Williams May 29, 2022May 29, 2022

Damage to home at 28 Holden St. estimated at $75,000.

Maine, Uncategorized

Richmond man discovers long-lost graves of more than a dozen relatives

by Chris Bouchard May 29, 2022May 30, 2022

Ronald Emmons Jr. finds a cemetery behind a horse farm in Bowdoin containing graves of his relatives, and later locates a headstone for multiple relatives under a cedar bush at the Cotton Cemetery in Richmond.

Maine, Uncategorized

COVID-19 hospitalizations down slightly in Maine

by Bonnie Washuk May 28, 2022May 28, 2022

As new cases of the coronavirus ease in much of Maine, 166 people were in hospitals statewide with the illness on Saturday, two fewer than the day before.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Some ferry runs to Vinalhaven canceled this weekend

by Gillian Graham May 27, 2022May 27, 2022

The reduced service was prompted by a COVID-19 case coupled with an ongoing staffing shortage.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Portland officials push state for coordination of services for asylum seekers

by Rachel Ohm May 26, 2022May 27, 2022

As state housing officials make plans for a temporary emergency shelter for homeless people in Portland and long-term housing for asylum seekers in three communities, Portland’s mayor and interim city manager say statewide coordination is also needed.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

South Portland, like Portland, declares it can’t guarantee shelter for asylum seekers

by Rachel Ohm May 25, 2022May 25, 2022

Councilors on Tuesday decided to send a letter to agencies and nonprofits on the southern border, warning them that the city’s hotels are at capacity.

Maine, Uncategorized