The former head of the Maine CDC warned over the weekend that the delta variant is ‘pushing our hospitals to the limit.’
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In Kabul, some fear economic collapse more than Taliban fist
On the eve of the final U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, businesses in the city are seeing little traffic.
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MLB notebook: Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave extended to Sept. 3
The Dodgers pitcher has been on paid administrative leave since late June after accusations of sexual assault.
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Contaminated water, oily seaweed removed from Willard Beach
State and federal officials also have cleared debris and absorbent pads from the South Portland beach since an oil spill was discovered Tuesday.
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U.S. average mortgage rates rise slightly; 30-year at 2.87%
Worries are growing that the now-dominant delta variant is starting to cause an economic slowdown.
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Candidates set for council, school board races in Portland
With 3 city councilors not seeking re-election, 8 candidates have qualified to compete for their seats.
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Celtics notebook: Robert Williams gets four-year, $54 million extension
Williams moved into Boston’s starting lineup last season after the team traded away Daniel Theis.
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Though young and healthy, unvaccinated father dies of COVID
Health officials in Mississippi say they are seeing a spike in cases among young adults and children as the highly contagious delta variant sweeps through unvaccinated populations.
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Demand for COVID antibody drugs soars in hard-hit states
The drugs are only recommended for people at the highest risk of progressing to severe COVID-19, but regulators have slowly broadened who can qualify.
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Haitian quake victims rush aid sites, take food and supplies
Haitians left hungry and homeless by a devastating earthquake are rushing relief shipment trucks and in some cases stealing desperately needed supplies.