Franklin County hits ‘substantial’ rate of COVID-19 community transmission

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August 5, 2021

Franklin County hits ‘substantial’ rate of COVID-19 community transmission

The increase triggers Maine's recommendation that all people wear masks indoors to curb the spread of the virus.
Published
August 5, 2021

Maine projects hang in the balance as Congress wrangles over two whopping spending measures

The fate of a few Maine projects is at stake, including $1 million for Lewiston's Bates Mill No. 5, and billions for roads, bridges, broadband and more.
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August 5, 2021

Maine awards over $2 million to schools for remote learning pilot projects

The projects are being funded through a $16.9 million federal grant to Maine to develop innovative remote learning models in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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August 5, 2021

Offers flood in after woodland hermit’s cabin burns down

David Lidstone, 81, a Wilton, Maine native, lived off the grid in the woods along the Merrimack River in Canterbury, N.H., until the cabin he'd squatted in for 27 years burned down Wednesday.
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August 5, 2021

Officials do not plan vaccination clinic at Skowhegan State Fair, even as COVID-19 cases increase; Somerset County lags in inoculations

Somerset County has remained the least-vaccinated county in Maine, drawing concern from local officials as thousands are expected to visit Skowhegan in the coming weeks.
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August 5, 2021

Infrastructure deal includes $1.9 billion for Maine transportation, broadband

The $1 trillion compromise Senate bill includes money for the state and potentially even more in competitive grants, according to a White House estimate.
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August 5, 2021

Cumberland County corrections officer pleads not guilty to assault charges

Vinal Thompson, 40, is accused of repeatedly punching an inmate last year, an incident that was captured on video.
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August 5, 2021

Man dies in Auburn after being trapped under an excavator

21-year-old pool company employee was working at home on Danville Corner Road.
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August 5, 2021

Auburn man uninjured in fatal turnpike crash

A Caribou man was killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer truck in Kittery.
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August 5, 2021

More Mainers encouraged to wear masks indoors as COVID-19 transmission rates rise

Eight counties are listed as having ‘substantial’ or ‘high’ transmission rates and the city of Portland is recommending that everyone wears a mask indoors regardless of vaccination status.