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USM engineering students design PPE using 3D printing

Students at the University of Southern Maine are helping to make personal protective equipment for healthcare workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

South Portland urgent care center offering coronavirus antibody testing

An urgent care center in South Portland is offering coronavirus antibody testing.

Maine reports 39 coronavirus cases and one death on Thursday

The Maine Center for Disease Control on Thursday reported 39 new cases of coronavirus.

Beach to Beacon 10K cancelled due to coronavirus concerns

The 2020 TD Beach to Beacon 10K road race is the latest summer event in Maine to be cancelled due to coronavirus.

City of Portland extends stay-at-home order, mandates masks for some workers

The City of Portland has moved to extend it’s stay-at-home order until May 18th.

Driver found dead after vehicle rolls over into Scarborough Marsh

The driver of a vehicle involved in a rollover crash in Scarborough was killed, police say.

UMaine, Audubon to teach growing native plants for wildlife

FALMOUTH, Maine (AP) The University of Maine and Maine Audubon are working together to help residents of the state use native plants to benefit wildlife.

Coronavirus deaths reach 50, new cases push total to 990

Three new deaths from COVID-19 have pushed the state’s total to 50, with 25 new confirmed cases bringing Maine’s total to 990.

Governor announces guidelines for re-opening Maine’s economy

Governor Janet Mills spoke Thursday about a phased re-opening of Maine’s economy.

New jobless claims in Maine dip again amid COVID-19 pandemic

New jobless claims in Maine declined again last week, but still remain well higher than where they were before the coronavirus pandemic.

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