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Maine health network opens up vaccine registration to all teachers and school staff

Northern Light Health is expanding vaccine registration to teachers, staff and childcare workers of all ages.

UMaine planning for return to “traditional, in-person college experience” in September

Students and faculty in the UMaine system may not have to social distance when they return to campus in September.

Police find no explosives after bomb threat at Farmington Walmart

Police say no explosives were found after the Walmart in Farmington was evacuated due to a bomb threat on Monday.

Police respond to hostage situation at Livermore Falls home

In an update on Monday afternoon, police said three hostages managed to escape, leaving only the intruder barricaded inside along with one remaining hostage.

Fire investigators asking for public’s help investigating fatal New Vineyard fire

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office says a fire in New Vineyard on Thursday took the life of one person.

Portland sewage project will lead to highway ramp closures, city says

The city of Portland says work to connect utilities to a new sewage facility will lead to closures on I-295 for eight weeks.

Maine to increase capacity limits, reopen bars for indoor service and ease travel restrictions

Augusta, MAINE – Gov. Janet Mills on Friday unveiled a plan aimed at boosting Maine’s economy ahead of the busy spring and summer tourism seasons.

Police investigate crash involving two tractor trailers on I-95 in Maine

Two truck drivers suffered minor injuries after a crash on I-95 in Somerset County.

Man taken into custody following standoff in Buxton

Police say one man was taken into custody peacefully following a standoff that prompted several schools in the area to lock down.

Passenger injured after tree branch falls on moving vehicle in Sidney

A 79-year-old woman was critically injured after getting impaled by the branch of a falling tree while riding in the passenger seat of a car.

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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.