It marked a slight uptick in new cases from those reported Sunday. But Maine has overall been seeing new cases trending down over the past two weeks as virus transmission slows both here and nationally.
Five Cumberland County residents have succumbed to the virus, bringing the statewide death toll to 595.
Monday’s report brings the total number of coronavirus cases in Maine to 39,543, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s up from 39,324 on Sunday. READ MORE
Tuesday’s snowstorm will disrupt COVID-19 vaccination clinics in some parts of Maine and could force additional cancellations, depending on the severity of the weather. All of Maine was under a winter storm warning on Monday from a Nor’easter that could dump more than a foot of snow on some areas by the time the storm wraps up Tuesday evening. Emergency management officials are also warning about potential power outages, particularly along the wind-swept coastline. READ MORE
A group of 10 Republican senators, led by Maine’s Susan Collins met Monday with President Biden to discuss their proposed pandemic stimulus package, which totals less than one-third of the $1.9 trillion plan put forth by the president. Details of the Republicans’ $618 billion plan were released Monday morning, ahead of a 5 p.m. meeting at the White House. READ MORE
The snow drought is about to come to an end. A nor'easter is working up the East Coast, dropping heavy snow along the way. I like the atmospheric setup for one of, if not the biggest, snowstorms of the season. High pressure to our north in southern Canada supplying the cold. A slow-moving, double-barreled low to keep us in the warm advection thump for an extended time. This will push our totals toward double digits in places that don't mix.
It all gets going late this afternoon and early this evening. Southern Maine's commute will be slow with snow instantly sticking and making for slippery travel. The snow won't get to Central and Northern Maine until late this evening and overnight.READ MORE
