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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…

Meals to be Available for Portland Children

A partnership between “Full Plates Full Potential” and several Portland restaurants has made 1700 meals to ensure Portland children will…

Governor Mills Issues Declaration to Protect Consumers from Price-Gouging

Augusta (WGAN)– In a press release Tuesday aftermoon, Governor Mills issues the Declaration of Abnormal Market Disruption in response to…

All BMV offices in Maine close as officials work to prevent spread of Coronavirus

Amid the Coronavirus concerns, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap has announced the closure of all Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices.

Maine Lawmakers to Adjourn Following Tuesday Session

AUGUSTA, MAINE (AP) — The Maine Legislature is convening to consider an omnibus bill related to the coronavirus and a…

Coronavirus cases climb to 56 in Maine, health officials say

The Coronavirus continues to spread in Maine, with the addition of 10 cases that were announced Thursday.

Portland hospital employee tests positive for COVID-19

Portland (WGME) — The State of Maine has 17 presumed positive cases of coronavirus in Maine, and one of them…

No Maple Sunday, amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Augusta (WGME) — The Maine Maple Producers Association decided to postpone all Maine Maple Sunday Weekend events slated for March…

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A maintenance worker with the Maine Turnpike Authority suffered minor injuries when their truck was rear-ended in Cumberland Friday morning.

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