Emily joined the Sun Journal in April 2021 on the health beat. She previously reported for the Lakes Region Weekly, covering nine towns in Cumberland County. She enjoys taste testing chai lattes at local cafes, attempting to beat her personal best on the NYT’s mini crossword puzzle and watching thunderstorms. She’s on the fence about the Oxford comma. Emily grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from Wellesley College in 2018. She’s lived in lots of places for little bits of time but now calls Portland home. She welcomes coffee shop recommendations, cookie recipes and news tips in her inbox.
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PublishedApril 23, 2021
Central Maine Medical Center seeing younger, sicker COVID-19 patients
The Lewiston hospital has experienced an all-time daily count of COVID-19 patients over the last two weeks.
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PublishedApril 22, 2021
State health officials: Androscoggin County’s high COVID-19 rate likely related to low vaccination rate
On Wednesday, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 625 people for every 10,000 residents in Androscoggin County had tested positive for the disease
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PublishedApril 14, 2021
Mobile vaccination unit coming to Windham
A mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be stationed at the Windham Mall, 795 Roosevelt Trail, Sunday, April 18, through Thursday, April 22. Appointments are available by calling the Community Vaccination Line at 888-445-4111. The mobile unit, a partnership between the sate and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has the ability to provide 250 Moderna vaccinations […]
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PublishedMarch 30, 2021
Legislature backs Bridgton man’s tribute to Maine as state’s official ‘Song of the 21st Century’
Terry Swett wrote “My Sweet Maine” in celebration of the state’s bicentennial, and a bill to make it “Maine’s Song of the 21st Century” was adopted by the Maine House.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2021
New Gloucester Public Works closed due to virus
The New Gloucester Public Works building will remain closed until at least Monday, March 22, due to a positive COVID-19 case among employees, according to Town Manager Brenda Fox-Howard. Fox-Howard announced the closure on the town’s website March 15 and said during that night’s select board meeting that she has been in contact with the […]
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PublishedMarch 14, 2021
Despite claims of ‘robust coverage,’ Lakes Region residents struggle to get connected
With the internet service providers’ data contradicting residents’ experiences, area towns have taken it upon themselves to conduct internet speed tests and map out broadband availability.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2021
New Gloucester selectman facing recall quits at meeting
“I am done with everything concerning New Gloucester,” said Selectman George Colby at Monday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2021
New Gloucester recall effort: ‘We can do better as a town’
A group of New Gloucester residents say that Selectman George Colby’s recent actions are reflective of a trend of inappropriate behavior.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2020
New Gloucester residents start petition to recall selectman
Following public outcry against George Colby’s comment at a Dec. 3 meeting, some residents have begun an effort to remove Colby from his post.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2020
New Gloucester Selectboard: Member’s comments were ‘offensive and inappropriate’
George Colby’s comments at a Dec. 3 meeting “do not represent our beliefs, nor do they represent the beliefs of our Town, our citizens and our employees,” read the Dec. 19 statement.
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