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Maine reports 24 new coronavirus cases, one death

The Maine Center for Disease Control reported one new death and 24 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday.

Maine CDC reports another coronavirus-related death

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) State health officials reported Thursday that another Mainer has died with COVID-19.

New jobless claims dip in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) Mainers filed about 2,600 first-time claims for unemployment benefits last week, down from about 3,800 claims the week before.

Mills Administration to Increase Outdoor Gathering Limit

Augusta, MAINE (WGAN) – The Mills Administration announced Wednesday in a press release that there will be an adjustment to…

29 new cases, no new coronavirus-related deaths reported by Maine health officials

The Maine Center for Disease Control reported 29 new coronavirus cases Wednesday.

Health officials announce 2 new coronavirus-related deaths in Maine

The Maine Center for Disease Control announced Tuesday that two more people in Maine have died with COVID-19.

Portland to take action to help homeless population during coronavirus pandemic

The Portland City Council looking to take action to help the city’s homeless population during the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine Fishermen hold ocean concert to raise funds

Protect Maine’s Fishing Heritage Foundation (PMFHF) is holding a live concert on the ocean to raise money for Maine lobstermen on August 02, 2020. 

Public health officials report 18 new coronavirus cases in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine – The Maine Center for Disease Control reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths on Monday.

Number of wildfires has soared in Maine in 2020

The Maine Forest Service said Friday that Maine has had a 170 percent increase in wildfires so far this year over 2019, resulting in the highest fire count in 10 years.

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