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1. The number of COVID-19 patients being treated in Maine remains below the peak of two weeks ago. There were 165 people hospitalized with the virus on Monday. (PRESS HERALD)
2. Central Maine Healthcare closed the Neonatal ICU because of staff resignations over the vaccine mandate. The majority of staff is vaccinated, more than 250 team members haven’t submitted their vaccination records. One-hundred-seventy of them have direct patient care roles at the Lewiston hospital. (WGME)
3. UMaine announced Monday that if you’re planning to attend a hockey or basketball game you’ll need to provide proof that you’re vaccinated against COVID-19 or a negative PCR test, which must be administered within the previous 72 hours. (WGME)
4. Kiké Hernandez delivered Boston’s second straight walk-off win with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to send the Red Sox to the AL Championship on Monday night. (WMTW)
5. Through October 15th teachers and other school staff can get a free breakfast at McDonalds just by showing their school ID. The free breakfast includes a sandwich, hash browns, and beverage. (DELISH)