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Maine marks another COVID-19 vaccination milestone amid rise in cases, hospitalizations

Maine has reached another vaccination milestone, even as the state sees a steady rise in new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.

Driver suffers life-threatening injuries in Brunswick vehicle pileup

Emergency responders rushed to the scene of a six-car pileup on Route 1 in Brunswick that sent three people to the hospital on Wednesday.

Maine electric utility appoints new CEO

Central Maine Power has appointed a new President and CEO.

New Maine border chief is agency vet familiar with state

The new U.S. Border Patrol chief for Maine’s border with Canada is a veteran of the agency who has also served on the border with Mexico.

Feds eye new rules to protect right whales from fishing gear

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Federal ocean regulators are considering new rules to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales from fishing gear.

Maine CDC director expects sharp increase in coronavirus cases

(AP) The number of daily cases of the virus in Maine has leveled off in recent days but is likely to increase soon.

Governor urges Mainers to get their now-approved COVID shots

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The full approval of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine means it’s time for Maine’s remaining unvaccinated people to get their shots, the governor said.

Westbrook police ask for help locating missing woman

Police say a Westbrook woman went missing on Monday, and are asking for the public’s help to find her.

Officials publish COVID-19 vaccination rates for Maine students by school district

The state of Maine has published estimated vaccination rates for students in each school district, with the start of the school year right around the corner.

Giant rubber ducky takes flight; where will it land next?

A 25-foot inflatable duck named Joy disappeared over the weekend, as mysteriously as it arrived, after bringing days of delight to a seaside Maine community.

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Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane and is forecast to make landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage.

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Maine Wood Carvers Grow Worrisome of Dying Craft

Wood carvers in Maine are worried that their historical craft is on the decline.

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Missing Hancock County Woman Found Safe

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Hancock County deputies say Alison Macleod suffers from cognitive issues.

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Otisfield Man Charged After Woman Shot in Hand

Oxford County deputies say they were called to a report of a person who had been shot.

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Owl Rescued on Lake West of Augusta

Officers say they found the barred owl along Annabessacook Lake Saturday morning.