Emily Bader
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Ahhh, the (weather) memories! A look at 2022’s highlights
A blizzard, drought, and record-breaking heat were just some of the conditions we faced. → Read More
More than half of all flu cases reported this season are from last week
There have been more than 1,650 influenza cases reported to the Maine CDC since early October, with nearly 860 reported last week. → Read More
Rumford Hospital temporarily upping security, suspending visits due to threats
There is no concern or threat to the public, the Rumford Police Department chief said Friday. → Read More
Historic Auburn barn to get a new life out west
The early 1800-era French/English barn formerly located at 115 North Auburn Road in Auburn will get a new life through a salvage company that transforms barns into new structures. → Read More
Got expired COVID tests? Don’t be quick to chuck them.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized extended expiration dates for some at-home COVID tests. → Read More
Federally funded harm reduction program will expand lifesaving services in rural communities
A $1.2 million grant from SAHMSA will fund the collaboration between MaineHealth and partner organizations. → Read More
Family-owned Farmington company worried they could get slapped with $300,000 in tariffs on goods from China
Kemp Enterprises, a wholesale and craft wood company based in Farmington, said they are still waiting for a bill from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. → Read More
COVID-19 hospitalizations may be declining, but providers still challenged
Officials from Lewiston's two hospitals said Friday that declining hospitalizations is easing the burden on providers somewhat but other challenges remain. → Read More
Tracking omicron’s spread like ‘trying to catch a bullet train on a bicycle,’ CDC director says
Omicron's transmissibility is the likely culprit behind record-breaking infections and hospitalizations in Maine. → Read More
Finding a COVID test is still a challenge for most Mainers
Appointments at local pharmacies are often booked for a week out and the supply of at-home rapid antigen tests is inconsistent. → Read More
COVID-19 cases are surging in Maine’s least vaccinated counties
The positivity rate per 10,000 residents of Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties are among the highest in the state. → Read More
Are the COVID vaccines keeping people out of the hospital? Absolutely, Maine CDC director says
Unvaccinated people are 12 times more likely to land in the hospital and 11 times more likely to die from the virus compared to vaccinated people, according to U.S. CDC data. → Read More
Central Maine Healthcare staff are 97% vaccinated, system officials say
It was unclear why there was a discrepancy between numbers reported by CMH and the DHHS. → Read More
Animal Tales: Kommunity Kritters is bringing resources to Tree Streets pet owners
Founder Amy Sanchez worked with the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society to open a pet food pantry in August at Kaydenz Kitchen at 155 Lisbon St. → Read More
October was the deadliest month of the pandemic for Franklin County
Seven residents died last month, the same number as from all of 2020. → Read More
Vaccine rollout for children 5 to 11 underway, nursing home outbreak grows to 70
Ten residents of Rumford Community Home have died thus far as a result of a COVID-19 outbreak that began last month. → Read More
Auburn School District implements universal masking
The rise in cases in schools reflects an increase in cases in the larger community. → Read More
COVID-19 outbreak at Rumford Community Home grows to 65 cases
The 84-bed skilled nursing and assisted living facility has reported four resident deaths. → Read More
Central Maine Healthcare CEO warns of ‘perfect storm’ as vaccine deadline nears
At a media briefing Wednesday, Maine DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew repeated that the state has been working closely with health care providers on staffing shortages. → Read More
Maine CDC investigating outbreaks at Clover Healthcare, Paris Town Office
Another staff member at Rumford Community home tested positive, bringing the total cases there to 48 residents and staff. → Read More