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Maine reports 145 new coronavirus infections

(AP) The Maine CDC reported 145 additional coronavirus cases and no new deaths Friday.

Maine CDC investigating 4 cases of Legionnaires’ disease

BANGOR, Maine (AP) The Maine Center for Disease Control is trying to determine if four cases of Legionnaires’ disease are connected in the Bangor area, officials said Thursday.

Maine town offers $200 to get fully vaccinated

SOUTH THOMASTON, Maine (AP) A Maine town is offering $200 to entice residents to become fully vaccinated — doubling the president’s recommendation for financial incentives — but some say no amount of money could get them to roll up their sleeves.

Police, OSHA to investigate fatal construction accident in Auburn

The death of a 21-year-old working to help install an inground pool in Auburn is being investigated as a workplace fatality.

Police investigate death of man in Lewiston

Police are investigating after a man’s body was found in Lewiston Thursday afternoon.

Portland to encourage universal indoor masking as county-level virus spread increases

The City of Portland is asking residents to wear masks indoors, with Cumberland County now among the areas in the state experiencing high or substantial levels of coronavirus spread.

Woodland hermit’s cabin fire in NH leads to state investigation

The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office said Thursday it has opened an investigation into a fire that destroyed a small cabin where an off-the-grid hermit had lived for almost three decades.

Youth suicide prevention programs get support in Maine

A project to try to prevent youth suicide in Maine is receiving a nearly $850,000 boost from the federal government.

Police: Wrong-way driver killed in Maine Turnpike crash

KITTERY, Maine (AP) State police in Maine are investigating a fatal highway crash that appeared to involve a wrong-way driver.

Penobscot official charged with child porn asked to resign

BANGOR, Maine (AP) The Maine GOP chair is calling for the resignation of a county treasurer and school committee member arrested for possession of child pornography.

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