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Maine unemployment claims reach record high as coronavirus continues to spread

Unemployment claims in Maine have reached a new high, surpassing a previous record attributed to the coronavirus outbreak.

Health officials confirm 376 coronavirus cases in Maine

The Maine CDC on Thursday confirmed 376 cases of coronavirus in the state, up from 344 on Wednesday.

Second Maine DHHS worker tests positive for COVID-19 at Lewiston office

A second employee at the Maine DHHS office in Lewiston has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the office to shut down for a second time.

Turner woman killed in Auburn crash

Police in Auburn say a woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday night.

Governor Mills requests federal disaster declaration

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has requested a federal disaster declaration hours before her new “stay-at-home” order is to go into effect.

Maine town must pay fine stemming from fatal propane blast

A Maine town must pay more than $22,000 in fines for failing to ensure firefighters had proper training and equipment when they investigated a propane leak that caused a deadly explosion last year.

Windham RV dealer supports health care workers in Boston by providing trailer at no charge

A local RV dealership is stepping up to help those who are working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 victim identified as Maine DOT worker, Naples fire fighter

A longtime Department of Transportation employee and local fire fighter is the state’s first publicly identified coronavirus victim.

Fire destroys garage in Berwick

Fire officials say a garage in Berwick was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning.

Confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 344 in Maine; deaths total 7

The Maine CDC on Wednesday confirmed two more deaths due to complications from coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 7.

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