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PublishedNovember 7, 2024
In-state case of EEE detected in Maine for 1st time in nearly a decade
An adult from Penobscot County developed severe eastern equine encephalitis symptoms early last month and remains hospitalized, the Maine CDC says.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2023
Out for blood: Mosquitoes are buzzing and biting as rains give way to heat
Rising temperatures and widespread standing water have created ideal conditions for the bloodsucking insects, experts warn.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2023
CDC director Shah leaving Maine for high-level federal post
Dr. Nirav Shah, who gained prominence for leading the Maine CDC through the COVID pandemic, has been appointed principal deputy director at the U.S. CDC.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2022
Influenza cases decline in Maine, but thousands still falling ill
Maine reported 2,881 cases of influenza last week, a drop from 3,275 the week before.
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PublishedMay 18, 2022
Flu makes a late-season surge in Maine, Shah warns
Case numbers are increasing at a time when the seasonal illness is normally fading away.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2022
Backlog of positive tests reduces Maine’s ration of lifesaving COVID-19 drug
With tens of thousands of test results waiting to be processed, the state's case rate is artificially low, and that is reducing Maine's federal allocation of monoclonal antibody treatment.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2021
Homelessness tiny-house initiative calls for sponsors
The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies is hosting a "Raise the Roof!" fundraiser concert Saturday, Nov. 13, to fund a tiny-home initiative that will provide homeless youth with affordable, comfortable housing.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2020
Monmouth Memorial School reports COVID-19 case, first in RSU 2
Regional School Unit 2 joins, RSU 12 and 38, Augusta schools and St. Michael Catholic school as districts with reported positive cases.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2020
Governor puts restrictions on nonessential businesses
The restrictions took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday and will last for 14 days.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2020
Facing virus, BIW union demands shipyard give employees paid leave
Bath Iron Works, one of Maine’s largest employers, announced it will allow employees to take unpaid leave for two weeks without losing their job, but the union is pushing back.
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