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938 cases of coronavirus reported in Maine over 3-day period; vaccinations on the rise
State health officials reported another 938 cases of coronavirus and eight deaths in Maine over the previous three days.
Collins joins push to send federal workers back to in-person
BANGOR, Maine (AP) Maine’s Republican senator said Tuesday that she’s joining with dozens of others in calling for an immediate transition of federal workers back to in-person service.
Maine invests $20 million to upgrade agriculture infrastructure
Governor Janet Mills says her administration is making a $20 million investment to allow the state’s farmers and food processors to upgrade equipment.
Portland police arrest suspect accused in two motor vehicle thefts
Police in Portland say they’ve arrested a man accused of stealing two vehicles.
Investigation into baby’s death leads to drug charges for Oakland mother
Detectives seized $700,000 worth of drugs from the home of an Oakland woman following the death of her baby.
Maine’s moose hunters not having much luck this fall
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s moose hunters have not had a lot of success this fall.
Gas prices up again in northern New England, but relief coming soon
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Gas prices rose once again in northern New England over the last week.
‘Nimblewill Nomad,’ 83, is oldest to hike Appalachian Trail
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An 83-year-old from Alabama started walking when he retired more than a quarter-century ago — and…
Protected area to help rare whales off Maine coast
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Federal ocean managers say a rare species of whale has been detected east of Portland, Maine, and they are using a special protected zone to try to keep them safe.
Nearly 500 wooded acres to be protected in central Maine
OXFORD, Maine (AP) Conservation groups in Maine have collaborated to preserve nearly 500 acres of wooded land in the central part of the state.