Zhang Zhan went to Wuhan in February and posted on various social media platforms about the outbreak that is believed to have emerged in the city late last year.
2020
Resignation leaves Paris Planning Board with one member
The town is considering joining a mutual-aid agreement with adjacent communities to help with snow plowing if the coronavirus leaves towns short of drivers.
Border patrol agents arrest three in Eustis
Eustis is in northwestern Maine, within range of the Canadian border.
More COVID-19 vaccines in the pipeline as U.S. effort ramps up
A vaccine made by Novavax Inc. is the fifth to reach final-stage testing in the United States.
Leeds assistant fire chief remembered as devoted public servant, dedicated to his community
Steve Page was a member of the Leeds Fire Department for 51 years.
Androscoggin County jail sues state after housing its prisoners during pandemic
As the state sought to protect its prisons from COVID-19 infection, it transferred that risk to the counties’ detention facilities, writes the Androscoggin County’s attorney.
Lawsuit alleges that Cumberland County Jail violated pregnant inmate’s rights
The federal civil rights lawsuit alleges that handcuffing a pregnant inmate violates jail policy as well as federal and state law.
Health care providers outside hospitals feel ‘neglected’ in vaccine rollout
Some who aren’t part of Maine’s large hospital systems say thousands of independent health care providers have been left out of the state’s initial vaccine rollout, even if they work in high-risk settings.
State rejects Sunday River Brewing Co.’s appeal of license loss
The Bethel restaurant and bar had hoped a hearing officer would reverse a decision by state officials against renewing the business’ eating and catering license.