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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.
Thousands of CMP customers wake up without power
Central Maine Power reported thousands of outages Tuesday morning, with more than half of them in Cumberland County.
Police identify victim in fatal Hancock County shooting
Maine State Police identifying the victim in a fatal shooting in the town of Blue Hill.
Governor Mills orders many non-essential businesses to close physical locations amid coronavirus outbreak
The Maine CDC says there are now 118 confirmed coronavirus cases in Maine.