7 new COVID-19 deaths pushes Maine death toll to 257

The additional deaths reported today are three women ages 70 to 90 years old in Cumberland County, and four women ages 50 to 90 years old in York County.

Race, childhood education, leading reasons for Maine inequity, new report finds

The Portland Press Herald reports the annual report from the nonpartisan Maine Economic Growth Council uses a number of measures to compare Maine’s economy to New England and the United States.

Congress passes Collin’s Alzheimer protection bill

The proposal is designed to make sure the U.S. Department of Justice’s elder abuse training materials consider the needs of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia disorders.

Maine businesses must deny entry to patrons who don’t mask

Maine’s governor says owners and operators of businesses and indoor spaces in the state must now deny entry to people who refuse to wear a mask.

Maine submits second request for doses of COVID-19 vaccine

The state of Maine has formally requested a second allotment of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Androscoggin, York and Oxford counties remain yellow under state’s COVID-19 health advisory system

The administration of Governor Janet Mills on Friday updated their COVID-19 health advisory system, which is being used to offer guidance for schools.

Police investigating death of man in Bangor

Police in Bangor are investigating the death of a man found in a home on Union Street.

Maine’s bishop: Support ‘common good,’ get COVID-19 vaccine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The bishop of Maine’s Roman Catholic diocese is calling on all Christians and everyone else to get the new coronavirus vaccine when it’s available to them.

Unemployment claims surge in Maine as pandemic worsens

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to have a negative impact on the economy in Maine, where new claims for state unemployment benefits are growing.

Man who fled to Maine sentenced for 1996 Massachusetts rape

A man already behind bars after being convicted of raping a woman in Massachusetts in 1996 has pleaded guilty to a second rape the same year.