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Maine to revamp vaccine priority as virus cases surge

The number of COVID-19 infections continues to soar in Maine, reaching a new daily record on Wednesday, as the state makes plans to update its vaccine plan to prioritize older residents.

Police-involved chase ends in crash on I-95 in Maine; police also respond to separate, fatal crash

Maine State Police say they’re investigating a chase and a fatal crash that both occurred on I-95 on Tuesday.

Senator Angus King joins Maine’s two U.S. House members in calling for impeachment

Calling President Donald Trump “intemperate and impulsive,” independent Sen. Angus King has joined Maine’s two Democratic House members in supporting impeachment.

Maine might require insurance to cover COVID-19 tests, shots

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature will consider a proposal that would require insurance companies to cover COVID-19 tests and immunizations and waive any co-payments related to them.

Both of Maine’s members of U.S. House support impeachment

(AP) Both of Maine’s members of the U.S. House say they’ll vote to impeach the president after a mob marched to the U.S. Capitol at his urging and forced its way into the building.

Equipment staged for construction of power transmission line

An excavation company has begun plowing access roads and staging equipment to begin construction of an electricity transmission corridor aimed at bringing Canadian hydropower to the New England grid.

Maine requiring driver licenses to be renewed again

The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles has reinstated regular deadlines that were extended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine law enforcement steps up security around Statehouse

The Maine Department of Public Safety says security is being stepped up at the Maine Statehouse in response to a warning of the possibility of more violence surrounding the inauguration of President-elect Joseph Biden.

11 deaths, 715 cases of coronavirus reported by Maine health officials

The Maine CDC reported 11 new coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, raising the statewide death toll to 449.

Firefighters save pet rat, cats, lizards from Maine blaze

Maine firefighters are being credited with saving a pet rat along with cats and lizards from a Waterville house fire in which seven people escaped through a window.

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7 hours ago in Local

Lewiston Firefighters Credit Quick Response in Saving Home

No injuries were reported.

8 hours ago in Local

Two Teens Arrested in Crime Spree Across Numerous Maine Towns

The investigation remains active, and additional charges may be filed.

9 hours ago in Local

Maine woman pleads guilty in death of 90-year-old Litchfield man

A Lewiston woman accused of murdering a 90-year-old man in Litchfield pleaded guilty to manslaughter in court on Tuesday as part of a plea deal.

13 hours ago in Local

Police arrest driver who they say struck 3 police cruisers in South Portland

An Augusta woman is charged with OUI after police say she crashed into three police cruisers Friday night in South Portland.

17 hours ago in Local

Portland Police Locate Missing 17-Year-Old Girl from NH During Traffic Stop

Officers say they pulled over a vehicle at the intersection of Hanover and Lancaster streets.