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Franklin Memorial Hospital reports 4 positive coronavirus cases

Franklin Memorial Hospital announced Friday that four members of its care team have tested positive for COVID-19.

56 in quarantine after coronavirus scare at Canaan Elementary

Canaan currently has three classrooms, including 47 students and nine students who have been asked to quarantine.

Legal action taken against Maine company over delivery of medical supplies

A Maine company facing criminal charges over failed delivery of medical supplies during the pandemic is now facing a lawsuit, as well.

City of Portland says residents have returned more than 28,000 absentee ballots

The city of Portland reported Friday that more than 32,000 absentee ballots have been requested.

Maine CDC director on coronavirus surge: ‘this is serious’

As the state reported its first-ever triple-digit surge in cases Friday, Maine’s top election official said residents must “take action now.”

Three Maine counties designated yellow under state’s COVID-19 risk advisory system

Waldo, Somerset, and Washington counties are now in the yellow category under Maine’s color-coded COVID-19 risk advisory system, as coronavirus case numbers continue to climb across the state.

USDA to help Maine children’s museum get new building

The federal government is going to help a children’s museum in central Maine make improvements that will allow for better exhibits.

Maine governor extends civil emergency declaration

Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday extended a state of civil emergency for another 30 days, through Thanksgiving.

Clerks are starting to process absentee ballots in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Absentee ballots continue to flood into clerk’s offices in Maine, and the processing has started.

Collins, Gideon clash in final debate before Election Day

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Sara Gideon clashed over attack ads, health care and Supreme Court nominations in their final debate before Election Day.

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The new change is meant to address long held complaints of booming aircraft noise by South Portland residents.

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Maine Secretary of State pushes back on lawsuit challenging transgender referendum

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