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Maine CDC reports 22 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

22 new cases of the coronavirus have been reported in Maine, with no additional deaths reported Wednesday.

Maple industry now eligible for pandemic relief

Producers of maple syrup, a major agricultural product in northern U.S. states, are now eligible for financial relief to help mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Judge: Blood test not admissible in triple-fatal crash

A federal judge says a blood sample taken from the driver in a crash that killed three passengers in Acadia National Park will not be used at his trial.

“Masked Moose” among public health projects on way in Maine

The administration of Gov. Janet Mills says dozens of cities, towns and tribal governments around Maine will receive $4 million in grants to improve their response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Voter registration indicates growing Democratic majority in Maine

Democrats in Maine have a large lead over Republicans in registering voters in Maine, though both parties have more members than they’ve ever had in at least three decades.

Maine rep joins push for USDA to keep school meal waivers

Rep Chellie Pingree joined more than 100 members of Congress in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue that called for the department to extend flexibility in school food programs through the coming school year.

Maine man fends off foxes

A pair of foxes attacked a man in a community that neighbors a city where more than a dozen residents and pets were attacked by rabid foxes last year.

Brothers arrested for July Westbrook shooting

Westbrook police say two brothers were arrested in connection with a shooting in July.

Governor Mills criticizes Trump orders, calling them “too vague”

Maine’s Democratic governor said Monday she believes President Donald Trump’s executive orders meant to address the coronavirus pandemic are about “partisan gamesmanship” rather than relief.

Job search requirement for unemployment benefits resumes

As of this week, Mainers will have to start searching for a new job in order to keep their unemployment benefits.

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