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Maine U.S. Sen. King urges changes to pandemic travel restrictions for Canadians
Independent Senator Angus King is encouraging the Biden administration to loosen pandemic travel restrictions for Canadians coming into the United States.
Maine Municipal Association convention will be an online event
(AP) The Maine Municipal Association said Thursday it is changing its annual convention into an online event because of the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
Maine schools report 72 outbreaks of COVID-19
(AP) The number of outbreaks in schools has risen to 72, with more than 2,000 students infected over the past 30 days, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Masks are back for Maine lawmakers
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine legislative leaders are requiring lawmakers to wear masks when they convene next week for a special session.
2 bodies found at Casella Waste facilities in Maine, NH
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) Two bodies found at separate Casella Waste Systems facilities in Maine and New Hampshire have caught the attention of investigators.
Police release new details in crash that killed Maine sheriff’s deputy
The Maine Dept. of Public Safety released new details Friday about the death of a Hancock County Sheriff’s deputy.
Maine sees 716 additional coronavirus infections, two deaths
The recent coronavirus surge driven by the delta variant continues here in Maine, with health officials reporting an additional 716 cases and two deaths on Thursday.
Maine fair known for huge pumpkins back from pandemic hiatus
A farmers fair that dates to the 1860s will resume in Maine this weekend after taking a year off due to COVID-19.
Maine Sen. Collins says Democrat bill challenging restrictive abortion laws goes too far
Maine’s Republican Senator has split with Democrats on abortion rights as they mount an effort to challenge a new Texas abortion law.
Former Maine governor kicks off campaign for 3rd term with rally
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage formally kicked off his campaign for a third term Wednesday evening in front of more than a thousand noisy supporters at an indoor arena in the capital city.




