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09/25/2026 · Aroostook County

Federal Health Agency Addresses Measles Death Reporting

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reviewing two reported measles deaths in Pennsylvania. This occurs as measles cases rise nationally and the flu season nears. Federal health data reliability has drawn attention.

09/25/2026

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First Responders Advocate for Dementia Coverage in 9/11 Health Program

First responders to the September 11, 2001, attacks are campaigning for the World Trade Center Health Program to cover dementia. Researchers have identified a potential link between the condition and exposure to toxins at Ground Zero. Dementia is not currently among the covered conditions.

09/25/2026

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Study Examines New Flu Vaccine for Older Adults

A recent study published in The Lancet investigated a new influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and over. Researchers evaluated its effectiveness through a Phase 3 clinical trial. CSL Seqirus developed the vaccine, which integrates three established approaches to enhance protection.

09/25/2026

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Study Examines Enhanced Flu Vaccine for Older Adults

A new study in The Lancet presents findings from a Phase 3 clinical trial involving an influenza vaccine designed for older adults. The vaccine incorporates three distinct methods intended to boost protection against the virus. Researchers evaluated the vaccine's efficacy and safety in this demographic.

09/25/2026

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Medical Groups Issue Guidance Amid Rising Measles Cases, Vaccine Messaging Concerns

Leading medical organizations have released new vaccine guidance as measles cases increase across several states. This action follows what some describe as inconsistent information from federal sources. A director at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia addressed these developments.

09/25/2026

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August Inflation Reaches 3.4%; Cyclospora Outbreak Ends, Ukraine War Casualties Reported

Consumer prices rose 3.4% in August compared to the previous year, according to the Labor Department. This inflation report is contributing to discussions about potential interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve. Separately, U.S. health officials declared an end to a cyclospora outbreak.

09/25/2026

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Maxwell Bridge Project Detour in Litchfield

Maxwell Bridge Project Detour in Litchfield | Maine Department of Transportation Home Skip to top navigation Skip to side navigation Skip to content Skip to footer Maxwell Bridge Project Detour in Litchfield 10/08/2025 LITCHFIELD – The Maine Department of Transportation will be performing work on the Maxwell Bridge over Maggoty Meadow Brook for up to thirty days to replace the precast concrete box culvert starting on October 8. The work is expected to be completed by November 4. Richmond Road (Route 197) will be open to local traffic. Upper Pond Road will be closed to through traffic. Message boards will be used to alert drivers of the detour and closure. Drivers should follow posted detour signs. The contractor on this project is Shaw Brothers Construction, Inc. of Gorham, Maine. The contract amount is $826,611.

Overnight Ramp Closures in Brunswick

Overnight Ramp Closures in Brunswick | Maine Department of Transportation Home Skip to top navigation Skip to side navigation Skip to content Skip to footer Overnight Ramp Closures in Brunswick 10/08/2025 BRUNSWICK – The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing three ramps in Brunswick overnight on October 8, 2025, from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The southbound off ramp to Cooks Corner, the southbound off ramp to Route 196 West, and the northbound on ramp to Route 1 North from Cooks Corner will be closed for maintenance. Closures will be clearly marked with signs and cones. The closure will last for one night. Drivers traveling southbound on Route 1 from Bath to Cooks Corner will use the New Meadow Road Exit and connect to Bath Road to reach Cooks Corner or remain on Route 1 and exit on Ramp B (Main Street) and use Main Street to Mason St, to the Route 1 North on ramp and use the Cooks Corner exit. Drivers traveling southbound to Route 196 West will continue South on Route 1 to Ramp B (Main St). From there, drivers should take Maine Street to Mason St, To the Route 1 North on ramp and use Ramp C to Route 196 West. Drivers traveling from Cooks Corner to Route 1 North should use Bath Road to New Meadows Road to Route 1 North. These closures are part of an ongoing highway rehabilitation project. The project covers an area that begins 0.17 miles east of Cushing Street and extends east for 3.02 miles, as well as 0.70 miles west of Old Bath Road and extending west for 3.39 miles. All local approaches and ramps are included in this work, which consists of pavement milling, hot mix asphalt overlay, and safety improvements. The contractor on this project is Coastal Road Repair of Westbrook, Maine. The contract amount is $15,544,396.25.

Nightwork on I-295 over Route 1

Nightwork on I-295 over Route 1 | Maine Department of Transportation Home Skip to top navigation Skip to side navigation Skip to content Skip to footer Nightwork on I-295 over Route 1 10/08/2025 YARMOUTH – The Maine Department of Transportation will be reducing both northbound and southbound traffic on I-295 to a single lane between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM, beginning Sunday, October 12, at 8:00 PM. The lane reduction is necessary to install rumble strips along the highway. The nightwork may be conducted a second evening if necessary. MaineDOT will provide updates on the project as needed. The contractor on this project is CPM Constructors. The contract amount is $27,566,209.72.