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Governor issues curfew for Maine businesses as COVID-19 cases surge

The administration of Governor Janet Mills has announced a curfew for businesses in Maine as cases of coronavirus continue to rise in the state.

Portland High School students push back against increased in-person learning

Some students at Portland High School are asking the school district to hold off on plans to increase in-person learning at the end of the month.

Triple-A predicts significant pandemic-related drop in Thanksgiving travel

Triple-A expects a steep decline in Thanksgiving travel because of the pandemic.

Maine Medical Center tightens visitation

Maine’s largest hospital is putting in place new visitation restrictions in response to a surge in COVID-19 in the state.

Maine Mariners to skip season

Maine’s minor league hockey team is going to skip the upcoming season along with all the other franchises in its division.

Lewiston police make two arrests related to shooting incident involving officer

Lewiston police have arrested and charged two men in connection with a shooting early Wednesday morning.

Maine’s CDC revises approach to investigating probable COVID-19 cases

Flu and cold season is underway, and now Maine’s CDC is changing the way they investigate cases of COVID-19 that are considered probable.

Buxton police locate missing teen

UPDATE: Buxton police said Thursday that Olivia Gouzie has been located.

Maine’s “Christmas Prelude” event scaled back due to virus

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP) One of southern Maine’s signature holiday events will be scaled back this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Central Maine Power ranks last in survey of business customers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s largest electric utility ranks at the bottom for the third consecutive year in a national survey of business customers.

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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

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Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

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Lewiston apartment building hit by gunfire in overnight shooting

Three men accused of firing shots that struck an apartment building in Lewiston overnight Wednesday morning are facing charges.

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Maine Secretary of State pushes back on lawsuit challenging transgender referendum

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says a transgender athlete referendum should appear on the ballot despite a lawsuit claiming many signatures in support of it were invalidated.

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Lewiston Firefighters Credit Quick Response in Saving Home

No injuries were reported.

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Two Teens Arrested in Crime Spree Across Numerous Maine Towns

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