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Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.
The latest on the coronavirus in Maine
Another Mainer has died and 428 more COVID-19 cases were reported across the state on Saturday, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. That brings the statewide death toll to 2,336. Check out our tracker for more information.
More than half of Maine’s COVID-19 deaths since the start of 2021 could have been prevented by broader uptake of vaccines and boosters, a new study found.
How Maine Democrats plan to fight ‘terrible headwinds’ in 2022
The state’s races for governor, the 2nd Congressional District and the Legislature are all expected to be among the most competitive in the country.
UMaine used #MeToo outrage to fire professor it didn’t like, report says
The arbitrator’s report sheds new light on how a series of UMaine investigations into Tony Brinkley’s conduct played out.
Maine’s small ‘real-life Mayberry’ attracts huge influx of out-of-state residents
With many attracted to its rural nature and scenery, 3 out of 10 residents of Hanover moved from another state between 2019 and 2020.
Ellsworth plans for future growth as population booms and retail development slows
As retail development in Ellsworth has slowed since the early 2000s, the city has still continued to attract residents who are looking for affordable housing and liveability.
Tiny home company with 2-year waitlist is expanding in Houlton
With a statewide housing crunch forcing more people to seek out alternative options, many customers appear to be willing to wait for a tiny home.
Wannabe Maine farm buyers are turning to a matchmaking service to find their dream land
If it’s a farm tugging at your heartstrings, the ideal match may well be on Maine FarmLink, the Match.com of the Maine agricultural community.
Maine researcher wants to know if bigger is better when it comes to clam reproduction
The findings could justify taking another look at statewide conservation measures to preserve the dwindling number of clams.
Janet Mills tells Maine Democrats ‘we won’t go back’ entering race with Paul LePage
“I don’t know what he was thinking about, but it wasn’t Maine people,” Mills said, referring to former Gov. Paul LePage, her 2022 opponent. “We won’t go back.”
Beekeepers in Aroostook lost half of their hives last winter
Pollinating Maine’s wild blueberry crop takes more than 45,000 hives containing 1.4 billion bees — but many hives are struggling.
Midcoast restaurant in 200-year-old farmhouse embraces ‘eclectic’ interior for unique dining experience
The new owners of the 200-year-old colonial-style farmhouse on Route 52 are hoping to center locally sourced ingredients on its menu.
Husson baseball player goes from sitting on the bench to becoming tourney MVP
Austin Snow finished Husson’s 3-0 tournament run batting .357 at the plate with a home run, seven RBIs and four runs scored while batting leadoff.
In other Maine news …
Pedestrian seriously injured by dump truck on Main Street in Bangor
The 9 oldest buildings still standing in Bangor
Bobcat killing a mink caught on a Maine trail cam
Portland middle schoolers walk out of class to protest racism at their school
Bangor mom who gave Narcan to overdosing 2-year-old is arrested
Driver crashes into Hero’s Pizza in Skowhegan after falling asleep at wheel
USM faculty senate casts vote of no confidence in university system chancellor