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Body recovered from 112 feet of water in Maine quarry

ROCKPORT, Maine (AP) The state medical examiner’s office will determine the cause of death of a man whose body was recovered in 112 feet (34 meters) of water in a quarry, but police said there’s nothing to suspect foul play.

Maine reports 120 additional coronavirus cases

The Maine CDC reported 120 additional COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Thursday.

Maine church seeks preemptive ban on COVID-19 restrictions

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine church that sued over coronavirus restrictions is delivering a preemptive lawsuit against possible new restrictions associated with a variant of the virus that’s spreading across the country.

$2M for training, jobs in Maine locales hit by opioid crisis

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The federal government is hoping to help Maine create jobs in parts of the state that have been hit hard by the opioid use disorder epidemic.

Calais man killed after collision with tractor-trailer in Washington County

A Calais man was killed early Wednesday in a head-on collision.

Officials anticipate impact on travel as thousands of Canadian border workers prepare to strike

A union representing thousands of Canadian border agents is set to go on strike.

Dozens of neglected animals surrendered at Maine farm

Authorities in Maine said the caretaker of a farm that was home to dozens of neglected animals has surrendered custody of most of them to the state.

Maine health officials launch effort to boost vaccinations at schools

Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services is working alongside the state’s department of education to promote COVID-19 vaccinations in schools.

Maine to follow new CDC masking guidance for vaccinated people

Maine will follow U.S. CDC guidance that came down Tuesday, recommending that everyone wear masks in public indoor settings, vaccinated or not, in areas where spread of coronavirus is considered substantial.

Lab gets help on project to cut cattle emissions via seaweed

A Maine marine science lab has received $5 million to further research into whether seaweed-based food can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cows.

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