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Maine affordable housing panel to begin its work this week

A commission in Maine that is tasked with addressing the barriers to affordable housing in the state is set to begin its work this week.

Maine adult-use marijuana sales continue to climb, break June record

Sales of adult-use recreational marijuana in Maine broke a record again in July.

Maine reports 217 COVID-19 cases as most of state experiences high or substantial transmission

(AP) The Maine CDC reported 217 additional cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths Wednesday. The U.S. CDC says that most counties in Maine are the site of high or substantial transmission of coronavirus.

Another Maine hospital limits visitation as COVID cases grow

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Another Maine hospital has decided to limit visitations as cases of COVID-19 continue to grow in the state.

Longtime prosecutor tapped to be new Maine U.S. attorney

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A longtime federal prosecutor in Maine has been nominated to become the new U.S. attorney for the state.

Maine might mandate COVID-19 vaccine for health care workers

The administration of Maine Gov. Janet Mills might mandate coronavirus vaccines for health care workers as hospitals in the state deal with outbreaks.

Maine judge: Governor had no authority to lease land for transmission corridor

The construction of a hydropower electricity corridor in Maine could be jeopardized by a judge’s ruling that came down Tuesday.

Livermore Falls police investigate after knife is thrown through window

Police in Livermore Falls say they’re trying to find whoever’s responsible for throwing a knife through the window of a home.

Portland city council incumbents will not seek re-election

One-third of the city council seats in Portland will be up for grabs in November, with no incumbents seeking re-election.

Police investigate recycling bin fires in Portland

Police in Portland are looking into three fires that were set intentionally in recycling bins.

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