The easing of the surge has been attributed to more mask wearing and more people getting vaccinated, but the virus may also have burned through susceptible people and run out of fuel in some places.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World
Chinese media says Maine lobster shipment was ‘Pandora’s box’ behind pandemic
A Maine CDC spokesman called the claim ‘nonsensical’ and said there is no evidence to support it.
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Posted inMaine, News
Fryeburg Fair, Maine’s largest agricultural fair, returns
Popular features include Woodman’s Field Day, harness racing, exhibits and musical entertainment.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
As COVID-19 surge continues, Maine college campuses remain virtually immune
Schools say a combination of vaccine mandates, indoor masking in public spaces and regular testing have kept case numbers low.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Stocks rebound but still close out worst week since winter
Merck helped pace the market and leaped 8.4% after it said its experimental pill to treat COVID-19 cut hospitalizations and deaths by half.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. auto sales slump, stalled by car computer chip shortage
New vehicle sales tumbled in September as the global shortage worsened, shuttering factories and limiting the selection on dealer lots.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine applies for federal lease for offshore wind project
The state wants to deploy a dozen or so wind turbines on floating hulls designed by the University of Maine.
Posted inMaine, News
Kennebunkport’s ‘Renaissance man’ honored at age 105
Frank Handlen has been a prolific artist, shipwright, sculptor and rock of the community for decades.
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Logan Ryan still has ball from Brady’s last pass as a Patriot
Tom Brady’s former teammate intercepted a pass in the Titans’ 20-13 win over New England in the AFC divisional round, Brady’s last pass before leaving New England.
Posted inFood, Maine
After brief reopening, Portland Greek restaurant Emilitsa closes for good
The restaurant, which struggled last year because of the pandemic, had just reopened in early August.