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State closes Lewiston health office as worker gets COVID-19

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has closed its office in the state’s second-largest city after a worker tested positive for the coronavirus.

LaJeunesse drops bid to unseat Sen. Collins, endorses house speaker Gideon

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) One of the Democrats vying for the opportunity to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins is dropping out and endorsing the state’s House speaker in the Democratic primary.

Maine reporting 155 confirmed cases of coronavirus

As of Thursday, Maine’s CDC reported 155 confirmed cases of coronavirus.

Maine unemployment claims skyrocket amid public health crisis

The number of people filing for unemployment in Maine has soared to record levels.

Concord Coach to suspend bus service throughout New England

Concord Coach Lines says it will suspend bus service throughout New England on Saturday after a former passenger tested positive for the coronavirus.

Man killed after getting ejected from vehicle in Brownfield

A Fryeburg man was killed after getting ejected from his vehicle on Tuesday night.

Maine CDC confirms 142 cases of coronavirus in Maine

Maine’s CDC said Wednesday the state is now reporting 142 cases of coronavirus.

Maine hospital group promotes new CEO from within

A hospital group that includes some of the largest health care facilities in Maine says it is promoting its senior vice president to the role of president and chief executive officer.

Mainers to see expanded access to physician assistants

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A new law in Maine is designed to give patients better access to health care provided by…

Secretary of state to determine validity of signatures

The secretary of state’s office must address whether some petitions used to put the proposed $1 billion New England Clean Energy Connect to a statewide vote were illegally obtained.

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Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.

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A judge on Friday gave the Maine Secretary of State's Office 30 days to review signatures gathered for a referendum concerning transgender students.

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Missing teens found after traffic stop in Portland

Portland Police say they located two missing teenagers from the Augusta area during traffic stop overnight Thursday morning.