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Maine reports 3 new coronavirus deaths, 26 new cases

The Maine Center for Disease Control reported a total of 796 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.

Steep drop in first-time unemployment claims in Maine

The Maine Department of Labor is reporting a sharp decline in unemployment claims after a three-week surge.

Police confirm no injuries after explosion at paper mill in Jay

The operators of a paper mill in Jay say no one was injured in an explosion that shook the ground and produced a plume of black smoke that was visible for miles around.

Maine CDC announces 36 new coronavirus cases, 4 new deaths

The Maine Center for Disease Control reported a total of 770 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.

Former chief justice formally introduced as law school dean

The new dean of the University of Maine School of Law has been formally introduced — via Youtube.

Maine CDC reports 36 new coronavirus cases, governor extends state of civil emergency

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 36 new cases of COVID-19 and one death on Tuesday.

Old Town man shot and killed by police in armed confrontation

Maine State Police say an Old Town man was shot and killed by troopers during an armed confrontation on Tuesday morning.

Police: Man who ran from scene of alleged assault dies

Police say a Portland man who ran from the scene of an alleged assault and jumped into a cove has died.

Maine CDC confirms 65 new coronavirus cases on Monday, no new deaths

The Maine Center for Disease Control on Sunday confirmed 65 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, raising the total number of cases in the state to 698.

Maine coronavirus cases rise to 633, CDC officials say

The Maine Center for Disease Control on Sunday confirmed 17 new cases of COVID-19, raising the total number of cases in the state to 633.

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