Contributing factors include a complacent populace, the rapid reopening of businesses anda late adoption of a mandatory mask rule.
July 2020
Fire destroys Greene day care
No one was injured in the late-night blaze.
Junior hockey notes: Maine Nordiques tender second goalie for next season
Gavin Fitzpatrick becomes the second goalie the Nordiques signed this offseason. The Nordiques cancel a camp, plus other Tier II junior hockey notes.
Students on campus give hope for college sports this fall
With students returning this fall to campuses in the UMaine System, the fall sports season remains a possibility for the seven universities.
Fire, police officials wary about Fourth
Add a lunar eclipse, coming on Sunday, and the convergence of circumstances starts to feel like prophecy.
Maine wardens patrolling for intoxicated boaters over holiday weekend
The Maine Warden Service and partner agencies will try to reduce the number of alcohol- and drug-related incidents and fatalities as boat traffic increases.
More people will be allowed in Maine courtrooms starting next week
But the courts are still working on making virtual hearings accessible to the public.
Farmington Fair canceled for 2020
The Franklin County Agricultural Society made the announcement Thursday.
PHOTO: Keeping fit at 81 in Livermore Falls
Bill Allen walks two to three times a day for exercise.
From big cities to backyards, July 4 not usual blowout bash
Leaders grapple with how to honor Independence Day while forced to limit some freedoms their citizens covet.