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More than two dozen COVID-19 cases found in outbreak at Maine jail

A coronavirus outbreak at the Cumberland County Jail has grown to 29 cases.

Vaccinations continue at Maine’s mobile vaccination unit despite pause on J&J shots

FEMA’s mobile vaccination unit was set to resume vaccinations in Maine Tuesday afternoon, after the state advised health care providers to put a pause on the use of the Johnson & Johnson and vaccine.

Portland Public Library to close again due to COVID-19

After reopening for a little more than a week, the Portland Public Library is closing back down due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases in Maine.

Maine man accused of attacking man with ax, running over his leg

Police say a Livermore Falls man hit another man with an ax and then ran him over.

Farmer’s Almanac says to expect warm, stormy summer

Summer is fast approaching, and the Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a warm but stormy one this year.

Portland man hospitalized after crash on interstate in Saco

Police say a Portland man was injured in a crash on I-95 in Saco.

Suspect in custody following stabbing in Portland

Portland police say they have a suspect in custody in connection with an alleged stabbing.

Police issue Silver Alert for missing woman from York County

Maine State Police have issued a Silver Alert for a 79-year-old Lyman woman.

Falmouth Spur reopens following tractor-trailer rollover on I-295

Police say the scene of a rollover crash on I-295 has been cleared, and the road has been reopened.

Maine police charge two men after finding 1.5 kilos of fentanyl inside vehicle

Police in Maine say two men are facing felony drug trafficking charges as a result of a traffic stop on the turnpike in Augusta.

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No More Cellphones In Maine Schools

The total cost to implement the ban is about $350,000.

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Suspicious death in Brunswick under investigation

Local police discovered the body of an adult male inside a residence, with 45-year-old Tanner Dostie of Brunswick being charged with murder as a result.

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$519 million supplemental budget signed into law by Gov. Mills

Gov. Janet Mills signed a $519 million supplemental budget into law on Friday, a day after it passed along party lines in the Maine Senate.

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5 displaced after fire burns Lewiston apartment building

A fire at a Lewiston apartment building Thursday afternoon left five people displaced.

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Person Rescued After Falling Through Ice in Winthrop

Police say the outcome could have been different without community support and proper training.