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COVID-19 hospitalizations drop in Maine

BANGOR, Maine (AP) Hospitals are getting some relief from COVID-19 with a drop of more than a quarter in patients hospitalized with the coronavirus.

A man out on bail is arrested again for the same crime

An Arundel man arrested twice over a 19-day period for similar crimes is now in custody on State and Federal Charges

The latest COVID-19 Surge in Maine continues to ease with 467 new cases Friday

Positive signs the latest surge of COVID-19 is coming to an end, at least easing up a bit.

Two bicyclists injured in separate accidents in Portland this week

Two different people riding bicycles were injured 2 days apart on Forest Avenue.

Maine reports 680 coronavirus cases, 1 death

(WGAN/AP) The Maine CDC reported 680 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death Thursday.

Former Senate candidate accused of threatening man with gun

ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP) A former U.S. Senate candidate pointed a gun at a former campaign staffer in a dispute over a cryptocurrency investment, according to court documents.

COVID outbreak prompts lockdown at Maine jail

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine county declared an emergency at its jail due to a COVID-19 outbreak and a lack of corrections officers.

Public utility backers seek to thwart debt approval hurdle

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The tug of war over the future of Central Maine Power is continuing behind the scenes, with utility opponents seeking to thwart a referendum to require voter approval for long-term debt for the proposed buyout.

Maine hits milestone with 1M fully vaccinated residents

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) More than 1 million Mainers have had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, an important milestone in keeping residents safe, Gov. Janet Mills announced Tuesday.

University of Southern Maine president to step down soon

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The president of the University of Southern Maine is going to step down at the end of the academic year.

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