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Bates, Colby announce Coronavirus cases

Two more colleges in Maine are reporting Coronavirus cases.

Portland Temporarily Relaxing Parking Enforcement

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) — In a press release Thursday afternoon, the city of Portland said City Manager John Jennings has…

Millinocket Shooting Victim Dies

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)- State Police say a 23 year old Millinocket man has died following a weekend shooting inside a…

Governor Mills Signs Health Care Coverage Act

In a press release Thursday afternoon, Governor Janet Mills announced that she has signed the “Made for Maine Health Coverage…

CMP to Suspend Fees for Late Payment and Reconnection

In a Press release Thursday, Central Maine Power Company announced that it is suspending late payment and customer reconnection charges…

Cumberland County Inmate Under Quarantine

PORTLAND, Maine  (WGAN) – After returning from his work release assignment Wednesday evening, a Cumberland county jail inmate started showing…

Maine Gov. asks federal government to provide state with personal protective equipment

Governor Janet Mills is pressing the federal government to provide more personal protective equipment and testing supplies to the state of Maine.

Massive spike in unemployment claims reported at Coronavirus spreads in Maine

Amid the spread of Coronavirus in the state, the Maine Department of Labor has announced a dramatic spike in unemployment claims.

Catholic Diocese of Portland suspends all masses as Coronavirus spreads

Amid the Coronavirus concerns, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has announced the suspension of all daily and Sunday masses in Maine.

Mills issues Executive Order to shutter restaurants and bar dine-in operations

Augusta (WGAN) — As the number of cases of Coronavirus continue rise, Governor Janet Mills is taking additional steps to…

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Democrats are hoping to unseat Republican Susan Collins.