Bangor, Maine News Update: February 10, 2021
The Maine CDC reports 258 new cases of COVID-19 and 2 more people who have passed away. A new COVID-19 variant has been detected in Maine, in a resident of Franklin County with a history of international travel. B-1-1-7, which spreads more easily than the original, has been detected in 34 states.
A Connecticut man died Tuesday night when his snowmobile hit a powerline pole in Dallas Plantation. Officials say William Arnow, 33, of Stamford was headed back to a Rangeley rental unit with his friend when the accident happened. Officials say speed and alcohol appear to have been factors in the crash.