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Next week’s COVID-19 vaccine shipment to Maine to increase by 1,000 doses

Maine has placed it’s tenth order of a COVID-19 vaccine.

New unemployment claims down in Maine

The state’s labor department reported a drop in new unemployment insurance claims for the fifth straight week at the start of February.

Maine CDC detects first known case of COVID-19 variant in the state

The first case of a COVID-19 variant first detected in the U.K. was reported in Maine on Wednesday.

Police charge New York woman in Winthrop killing

Maine State Police say they’ve made an arrest in connection with a homicide in Winthrop that happened in October.

Fishing will be free in Maine next week

Mainers will get to enjoy a “Free Fishing License Week” next week.

Portland school board to consider in-person learning for high schoolers

Portland’s school board will be discussing plans to allow in-person learning for some high schoolers, citing lower coronavirus case numbers.

Natural gas company to expand into Maine’s midcoast

A natural gas company in Maine is expanding into the state’s midcoast.

Delta to offer nonstop service between Portland and Minneapolis/St. Paul

Despite a tough year for the travel industry, Delta Air Lines announced Monday that it would be offering daily nonstop service between Portland and Minneapolis/St. Paul beginning in the spring.

Police in Lewiston searching for driver involved in hit-and-run

Police in Lewiston are looking for the driver of a car involved in a hit-and-run.

Small snow storm settles into Maine Sunday afternoon

After a mild but blustery day on Saturday with sunny skies and mid 30s for temperatures, we return to the…

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