Maine News

Cases linked to church outbreak spread across Waldo County, Maine CDC says October 20, 2020 6:38 pm WMTW 8 - Maine The number of COVID-19 cases linked to a church in Brooks are spreading across Waldo County, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.As of Tuesday afternoon, there were a total of 42 cases. The ages of the people infected with the …
New Study Shows that the Changing Climate is Taking a Toll on Maine’s Sea Life October 20, 2020 5:45 pm California State University News Dogwhelks feed on barnacles on the shores of Swan’s Island in Maine. A new study documents the decline of these and three other intertidal species — owing at least in part to climate change. Photo by Jonathan A. D. Fisher. The waters of the Gulf of Maine …
Maine car wash offering fun frights this Halloween October 20, 2020 5:12 pm WMTW 8 - Maine A car wash in Augusta is offering a scary twist to cleaning your car this Halloween season.Fast Eddie’s Express Car Wash decided to create a haunted car wash to give people a fun fright and to raise money for area food banks.The theme of the car wash will …
Coronavirus outbreak linked to Maine church that held a fellowship rally October 20, 2020 4:05 pm NBCNews Maine health officials are investigating a coronavirus outbreak at a church that held a fellowship rally earlier this month. The state's Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Saturday that 17 cases of the coronavirus were linked to Brooks …
Maine CDC: 27 Additional COVID-19 Cases October 20, 2020 3:17 pm Maine Public Broadcasting Network The Maine CDC is reporting 27 additional cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. The number of deaths remains unchanged, at 146. Active cases across the state total 637. The Maine CDC is next expected to brief the public on the pandemic at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Tune in …
Data: Maine's Unemployment Rate Fell In September October 20, 2020 3:17 pm Maine Public Broadcasting Network Maine’s unemployment rate went down in September, from 7% in August to 6.1%, according to the federal Bureau of Labor. Maine was one of 30 states around the country to see declines in unemployment as the economy recovers from the pandemic-forced closure of …
Construction workers hurt after falling from Maine overpass temporary walkway October 20, 2020 12:29 pm WMTW 8 - Maine Two construction workers were hurt Monday when they fell 20 feet while working on the Wilson Street overpass bridge project along I-395 in Brewer.State police said the men were removing several braces connecting two bridge beams Monday afternoon when the …
With 2 weeks before Election Day, Maine reports surge in returned ballots October 20, 2020 11:22 am WMTW 8 - Maine With 2 weeks before Election Day, Maine reports surge in returned ballots The number of Mainers casting their ballots before Election Day is rising quickly Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 6:24 AM EDT Oct 20, 2020 Election Day is …
State identifies dozens more species of spider living in Maine October 20, 2020 10:20 am WMTW 8 - Maine There are a lot more kinds of spider living in Maine than scientists previously knew.The Maine Forest Service just released its Checklist of Maine Spiders, listing 677 different species.The checklist is the result of a 14-year collaboration between …
ACLU launches voter protection hotline in Maine October 20, 2020 5:47 am Greenwich Time Published 1:32 am EDT, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine has asked voters who experience difficulty to call a hotline it is launching this election season. The organization said its Voter …