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Maine sees record-high 554 new coronavirus cases and 2 more deaths

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Maine may be spared from major snowfall in mid-week Nor’easter

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff Winter Storm Gail is expected to turn into a high-impact Nor’easter in the Northeast Wednesday into Thursday, but Maine is only expected to get a few inches of snow.

Six more Mainers die as another 417 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Central Hall Commons launches program to combat loneliness

The CDC is encouraging Americans to stay safe and celebrate with their household for the winter holidays.

EMMC expects to start vaccinating workers on Wednesday

By Charles Eichacker, Bangor Daily News Staff The first rounds of coronavirus vaccines have started arriving in Maine, with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor and its affiliate in Portland, Northern Light Mercy Hospital, both receiving 975 doses on Monday morning.

Fatal crashes have increased as traffic has declined during the pandemic in Maine

By Eesha Pendharkar, Bangor Daily News Staff More Mainers have died from fatal crashes in 2020 than last year even with less traffic amid the coronavirus pandemic, with a state official citing cases of reckless driving on more open roads.

EMDC provides direct technical support to businesses and nonprofits for COVID-19 relief

Phase 2 of funding from the Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program is being distributed.

Maine CDC reports 2 deaths and record-high 427 cases in the state

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Maine CDC reports 299 cases in the state

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Maine days away from 1st coronavirus vaccinations, but the process will take months

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff After months of planning, Maine’s multi-step plan to distribute a coronavirus vaccine will go into motion after a federal panel recommended the first immunization for use in the U.

Maine CDC reports 7 deaths and 417 cases in the state

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff Seven Mainers have had as another 417 coronavirus cases are reported across the state, Maine health officials said Saturday.

Janet Mills orders Maine businesses to enforce mask wearing in public indoor spaces

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

Maine CDC reports 4 deaths and 346 cases in the state

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Maine CDC reports no new deaths and 406 cases in the state

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Maine has seen more than 1,000 wildfires this year, driven by drought and pandemic

By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff With three weeks left in 2020, Maine’s annual wildfire total is the highest it has been in the past 35 years.

SAD 4 directors OK basketball season

GUILFORD — The season will look far different with various health and safety guidelines in place for players, coaches, officials and others, but the Piscataquis Community High School and Middle School basketball teams will be able to take to the court.

Maine hospitals start to expand COVID-19 units, delay procedures with spike in virus patients

By Charles Eichacker, Bangor Daily News Staff Some Maine hospitals have seen such a large new wave of coronavirus patients this fall that they’re starting to delay some elective surgeries and expanding COVID-19 units to handle the growing volume.

Maine CDC reports 7 deaths and 406 cases in the state

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

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