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Head-on crash leaves two injured in Kennebec County

Police in Kennebec County say a crash that left two people injured may have been the result of a driver falling asleep behind the wheel.

Bangor man dies after falling from radio tower

Police say a Bangor man died after he fell from a radio tower he was working on in Union.

Maine bear hunter killed when truck collapses on him

(AP) A Maine hunter has died from injuries suffered when his pickup truck collapsed on him while he was changing a tire.

Unemployment claims tick slightly up in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The number of Maine residents filing unemployment claims has ticked up slightly, signaling the coronavirus pandemic is continuing to have an impact on the state’s economy.

Maine school officials delay start of fall sports

The Maine Principal’s Association has taken the advice of state regulators and delayed the start of the fall sports season at Maine’s schools.

Governor extends Maine’s State of Civil Emergency

Governor Janet Mills extended Maine’s State of Civil Emergency for 30 days.

Maine man held without bail in connection to fatal shooting

A Maine Superior Court justice has ordered that a Lewiston man be held without bail in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred last month.

Maine town that fired manager without cause settles lawsuit

RUMFORD, Maine (AP) A town in Maine that fired its manager without documenting cause has settled a wrongful termination lawsuit she brought against it.

CMP kicks off incentives for car-charging stations

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Central Maine Power is launching a $4,000 incentive for installation of 240-volt charging stations for electric cars.

Letter dims hopes for quick resolution to fall school sports

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A letter from state officials to the Maine Principals’ Association is dimming hopes for a quick resolution to fall high school sports.

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