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UMaine system begins phase 3 of coronavirus testing

The University of Maine system will enter phase 3 of it’s random asymptomatic coronavirus screening strategy.

Machiasport teen on motorized bicycle killed in head-on collision

MACHIASPORT, Maine (WGAN) Maine State Police say a 15-year-old from Machiasport was killed when his motorized bicycle collided with a car.

Continued jobless claims down slightly last week, Maine Labor Dept. says

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) The Maine Dept. of Labor says roughly 66,000 Mainers filed for continued state and federal jobless claims last week.

Proposal to address Maine state budget shortfall would utilize federal funding, liquor sales

A proposal has been submitted to Governor Janet Mills to balance the state’s budget and address a projected $528 million budget shortfall caused by the pandemic.

Protester accused of threatening motorcyclist in Portland arrested

Portland police say a protester accused of threatening a man on a motorcycle with a gun was arrested on Monday.

Woman struck and killed by train in Portland

Portland police say a woman was killed by an Amtrak train while trying to the cross the railroad tracks early Tuesday morning.

Ranked choice voting clears hurdle in Maine’s highest court

Maine’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the Secretary of State’s Office can begin printing ranked choice ballots for the presidential election, but a final ruling as to whether the voting system will be used is still pending.

York County school distract delays start of school by one week

Following an individual associated with its transportation department testing positive for COVID-19, a York County school distract is delaying the…

No coin shortage, instead disruption in supply chain

Many local businesses are displaying signs asking for exact change or to use credit cards due to the national coin…

Eight-hour standoff in Presque Isle, man facing charges

Following a nearly eight hour standoff in Presque Isle, a man is facing numerous charges. Corey Alexander is being charged…

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Maine Agency Issues Recall of Cannabis Vape Cartridges

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The recall is for Yani adult use vape cartridges called "Watermelon Chimera."

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Cat Dies in Campground Fire in Farmington

Crews were sent to the fire at 283 Red Schoolhouse Road in Farmington

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Lewiston Police Ask for Return of Items Mistakenly Taken from Closed Store

Officers say they were sent to a report Saturday of people removing items from Goshen Super Market.

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Waterville police respond to 2 unrelated shootings within 24 hours

Waterville police say two shootings reported within 24 hours are not related.

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Manager of Maine U.S. Senate hopeful Graham Platner’s campaign steps down for family reasons

The manager of Graham Platner's campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine is stepping down for family-related reasons.