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Health officials report more than 200 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maine

The Maine Center for Disease Control reported 43 additional coronavirus cases on Saturday.

Gov. Janet Mills announces Maine’s first coronavirus-related death

Maine’s CDC has reported the first death related to coronavirus.

Tractor-trailer hauling french fries overturns; driver suffers minor injuries

Police say a tractor-trailer hauling 80,000 pounds of french fries overturned on a turnpike on-ramp in Scarborough on Thursday.

Maine will extend tax deadline to July

The office of Governor Janet Mills says the deadline for Maine income tax payments has been extended from April 15th to July 15th as the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic hits families and individuals across the country.

South Portland issues stay-at-home order

South Portland is the latest city in Maine to introduce new emergency measures, as the number of coronaviruses continues to rise, especially in Cumberland County.

Maine reporting 155 confirmed cases of coronavirus

As of Thursday, Maine’s CDC reported 155 confirmed cases of coronavirus.

Maine unemployment claims skyrocket amid public health crisis

The number of people filing for unemployment in Maine has soared to record levels.

Man killed after getting ejected from vehicle in Brownfield

A Fryeburg man was killed after getting ejected from his vehicle on Tuesday night.

Maine CDC confirms 142 cases of coronavirus in Maine

Maine’s CDC said Wednesday the state is now reporting 142 cases of coronavirus.

City of Portland announces stay-at-home order

Portland City Manager Jon Jennings and Mayor Kate Snyder announced Tuesday that officials are putting a stay-at-home order in place beginning 5 p.m. Wednesday, lasting until at least Monday, to combat the spread of coronavirus in the city.

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