Sunday’s case count breaks a four-day streak of new infections over 300, but the seven-day average is still 314.
Rob Wolfe
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COVID-19 case count in Maine exceeds 300 for fourth straight day
Though 37% of Mainers have now received a first vaccine dose, the unvaccinated population is disproportionately young.
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Surge continues as Maine CDC reports 295 more COVID-19 cases
Public health authorities worry that the elevated rate of infections could jeopardize efforts to achieve herd immunity as the state ramps up vaccinations.
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Portland man appeals manslaughter conviction for killing sister’s boyfriend
Mark Cardilli Jr. was sentenced to 7½ years in prison last August for fatally shooting Isahak Muse in an altercation at the Cardilli family home in 2019.
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COVID-19 cases still elevated as Maine CDC ramps up vaccinations
The state’s public health agency reported 280 additional coronavirus cases on Saturday and one more death.
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Joseph E. Tinkham II, former head of Maine National Guard, dies at 73
The major general also led the Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management and served as homeland security adviser to Govs. Angus King and John Baldacci.
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Count still high as Maine CDC reports new 197 COVID-19 cases
The daily total just barely breaks a four-day streak of new cases over 200; the seven-day average is 198.
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Maine CDC reports 214 COVID-19 cases, five more deaths
Saturday was the fourth straight day of more than 200 new coronavirus cases in the state.
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Maine CDC warns of hepatitis exposure at Orono store
A food-service worker at the Circle K on Stillwater Ave has tested positive for hepatitis A, possibly exposing those who recently ate food or worked at the store.
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Maine wardens rescue hiker pinned under rocks in The Forks
Clayford Cabilas, 30, of Bangor fell into a crevice and was trapped on Mosquito Mountain Trail.