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1. Maine broke records this week for the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19, but a detailed look at hospital-level data revealed significant geographic variations, correlating with county vaccination rates. Statewide hospitalizations stood at 273 on Thursday. (PRESS HERALD)
2. Governor Janet Mills has pledged to fight a ban on lobstering in restricted waters off the coast of Maine. Lobstermen have already started to remove their traps from the 967 square mile area off the coast after a judge recently ordered them to pull their traps from the restricted area. This is all in an effort to save endangered right whales, who biologists say can get entangled in the trap ropes. (WGME)
3. The Patriots defeated the Falcons last night 25-0 for their 5th straight victory. New England (7-4) has allowed just 13 points in its last three games. (PRESS HERALD)
4. The National Turkey Federation introduced the two turkeys eligible to be pardoned by President Joe Biden on Thursday in Washington, DC. The two male turkeys are named Peanut Butter and Jelly … each weigh about 40 pounds. (USA TODAY)
5. Hot Radio Maine is proud to partner with Maine Credit Unions Campaign for Ending Hunger for our 9th annual TURKEY GIVEAWAY!! Starting at 3pm on Tuesday, November 23rd we’ll be GIVING AWAY 100 TURKEYS first come, first serve (1 per family) at the WELLS IGA in the Wells Corner Shopping Center (1517 Post Road). (HOT RADIO)
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