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Maine delegation wants 207 to stay state’s only area code

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s congressional delegation wants the Federal Communications Commission to keep the Pine Tree State as a one-area-code state.

Maine becomes more diverse but still whitest state in nation

(AP) The 2020 census shows that Maine remains the whitest state in the nation but is becoming more diverse.

Maine reports 215 coronavirus cases, 1 death

(AP) The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 215 additional coronavirus cases and one new death Friday.

Republicans criticize Maine Gov. over vaccine mandate for health care workers

(AP) Republicans in the state are pushing back against a mandate from Democratic Gov. Janet Mills that all health care workers in the state get vaccinated for the coronavirus.

Maine community colleges to require vaccines for in-person attendance

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s community colleges will require all students attending in-person classes to be vaccinated against the coronavirus this fall.

Opposition to removing a 200-year-old Maine dam grows

Opponents of removing a 200-year-old dam in Maine are organizing against plans to partially remove the dam that no longer serves an official purpose.

$10M grant to help Maine businesses near US-Canada border

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A $10 million grant program provided by the federal CARES Act will support Maine businesses and organizations near U.S.-Canada border crossings, Gov. Janet Mills said Thursday.

Governor Mills announces vaccine mandate for Maine healthcare workers

In light of coronavirus outbreaks at two Maine hospitals, and rising case numbers due to the Delta variant, Governor Janet Mills on Thursday announced a vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in the state.

Police identify victim of fatal house fire in Portland

Portland police said 73-year-old David Goodell died in the house fire on August 4th.

Back-to-work bonus programs attracts just 400 workers, report says

Maine’s back-to-work bonus program attracted just 400 workers in June and July.

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