Not surprisingly, the state’s most densely populated areas have the highest rates of COVID-19, with neighborhoods in Portland, Falmouth, Westbrook and Lewiston at the top.
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COVID-19 cited as factor in death of York County inmate as jail outbreak is declared over
The finding by the state Medical Examiner’s Office differs from comments by Maine’s top public health official, who said Jason Daigle’s death was not related to the virus.
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Maine CDC reports 49 new cases of coronavirus, one death
York County’s ‘green’ designation for school pandemic readiness was restored this week, and Maine officials on Friday submitted plans to distribute a vaccine when one becomes available.
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‘Severely invasive’ grass found in York County
Japanese Stiltgrass, which can prevent native plants from growing, was found at a nursery in York County, according to state officials.
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Maine reports 59 new cases of COVID-19, largest 1-day spike since May
The Maine CDC said it’s investigating the sharp increase in cases, which do not involve any new outbreaks.
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State tests all Sanford high school students, staff for COVID-19
Eighteen cases have been recorded at the high school and at Sanford Regional Technical Center, as outbreaks continue in York County.
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York County’s wasn’t only jail that failed to require masks before outbreak, state finds
The Department of Corrections reviewed COVID-19 prevention measures at county jails after a major outbreak at the York County Jail.
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Maine schools reporting COVID-19 cases, including an outbreak in York County
RSU 57 has gone to remote-only learning at Massabesic Middle School, where the outbreak occurred, and at Massabesic High School.
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Health officials fear ‘one big fire’ from COVID-19 in southern Maine
York County is seeing new cases at a rate three times the statewide average, and Oxford County is also showing signs of trouble.
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Drought intensifies, threatening crops and groundwater supplies
Months of worsening drought conditions across Maine are leading to extreme conditions in some areas, with record low river levels and dry wells.