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3/15/2020 Janet Mills Announces State of Civil Emergency in Maine due to Coronavirus

Proclamation of State of Civil Emergency to Further Protect Public Health

2nd Maine resident tests presumptively positive for Coronavirus

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) Public health officials confirmed Friday afternoon that a second person has tested presumptively positive for the Coronavirus in Maine.

OSHA levies fines for deadly Farmington propane blast

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined two Maine companies for violations related to a deadly propane blast in Farmington.

Police investigate hit-and-run in Waldo County

The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help as they investigate a hit-and-run that left one person seriously injured.

Colby College students will not return to campus after spring break, school says

Colby College is joining a growing list of colleges in Maine and around the country in moving to online-only classes to finish out the semester.

Two more Coronavirus cases reported in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) Public health officials in Maine were notified Friday morning that two more people in the state have tested presumptively positive for the Coronavirus.

Police search for missing Lewiston man

Police in Lewiston are asking for help finding a man who’s been missing since December.

Maine State Police searching for two wanted men

Maine State Police are asking for the public’s help finding two men who are wanted.

Maine CDC director: New coronavirus tests have come back negative

Maine’s CDC director says the state should prepare for the arrival of coronavirus while there are still no confirmed cases.

Veazie police search for man missing since New Year’s Day

Police in Veazie are asking for the public’s help locating a 21-year-old man who’s been missing since New Year’s Day.

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