
Maine Faces Rising Flu Cases Amidst Ongoing Illnesses, CDC Urges Vaccination
Maine public health officials are monitoring circulating illnesses, with influenza being the primary concern, alongside norovirus and COVID-19.
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Maine public health officials are monitoring circulating illnesses, with influenza being the primary concern, alongside norovirus and COVID-19.
Senator Susan Collins faces ongoing challenges from Trump, who continues to criticize her despite her efforts to balance her independence and support from voters, highlighting the complex electoral landscape for Republicans in Maine.
Governor Mills announced she will allow 52 of 61 bills from the previous legislative session to become law, recalled seven bills for consideration, and vetoed one bill related to auto repair laws, reflecting careful review and her last legislative session as governor.

Bitcoin Depot has agreed to pay nearly $2 million to Maine to compensate victims of fraud linked to its bitcoin ATMs, which scammers have exploited to steal over $333 million in 2025. The company admits no wrongdoing, but the settlement aims to address the rise in ATM-related scams, which have become a major method for fraudsters to defraud Americans.

The Maine men's ice hockey team tied #6 Denver 3-3 in a game that went to overtime, with Maine's Frank Djurasevic scoring a late goal to force the tie, and the game featured strong performances from both teams and notable shot and save statistics.

The Maine men's ice hockey team tied #6 Denver 3-3 in a game that went to overtime, with Maine's Frank Djurasevic scoring a late goal to force the tie, and the teams remaining evenly matched at 12-7-2 records.

The #15/18 Maine men's ice hockey team upset #6 Denver with a 5-2 victory in Denver, highlighted by a strong third period and career performances from Thomas Pichette and Brandon Holt, moving their season record to 12-7-1.

A wintry mix of sleet, snow, and freezing rain is expected to impact Maine starting early Monday morning, leading to icy roads and challenging travel conditions, with the weather clearing up later in the week.

Maine is experiencing a cold Friday with wind chills in the negatives, followed by a quiet weekend with temperatures in the teens and low 30s, and a potential mixed precipitation event early next week, including snow and rain.

Maine is among 22 states affected by a Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters, with at least one case and 20 hospitalizations reported; health officials are investigating the source, but no recalls have been issued.
Maine Democrat Jordan Wood is switching from a Senate race to run for Maine's 2nd congressional district, aiming to help Democrats maintain control amid a competitive political landscape, with notable fundraising and potential challengers emerging.
Maine Democrat Jordan Wood is dropping out of the Senate race to run for the vacant 2nd congressional district, aiming to help Democrats maintain control of a key battleground seat after Jared Golden's retirement, with the race attracting significant fundraising and potential challengers.

Jordan Wood, a former Capitol Hill aide, has dropped out of the Maine Senate race to run for the House seat in Maine's 2nd Congressional District, a competitive race to succeed retiring Rep. Jared Golden, with other candidates including Graham Platner and Gov. Janet Mills.

Maine requested assistance from the CDC for an HIV outbreak, but the CDC declined to help, highlighting challenges in public health response coordination.

Democratic Rep. Jared Golden from Maine, representing a Trump-won district, announced he will not seek re-election in 2024 due to concerns about political violence and his desire to focus on family, creating an opportunity for Republicans to potentially flip the seat in 2026.