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Maine marks another COVID-19 vaccination milestone amid rise in cases, hospitalizations

Maine has reached another vaccination milestone, even as the state sees a steady rise in new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.

Driver suffers life-threatening injuries in Brunswick vehicle pileup

Emergency responders rushed to the scene of a six-car pileup on Route 1 in Brunswick that sent three people to the hospital on Wednesday.

Maine electric utility appoints new CEO

Central Maine Power has appointed a new President and CEO.

New Maine border chief is agency vet familiar with state

The new U.S. Border Patrol chief for Maine’s border with Canada is a veteran of the agency who has also served on the border with Mexico.

Feds eye new rules to protect right whales from fishing gear

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Federal ocean regulators are considering new rules to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales from fishing gear.

Maine CDC director expects sharp increase in coronavirus cases

(AP) The number of daily cases of the virus in Maine has leveled off in recent days but is likely to increase soon.

Governor urges Mainers to get their now-approved COVID shots

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The full approval of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine means it’s time for Maine’s remaining unvaccinated people to get their shots, the governor said.

Westbrook police ask for help locating missing woman

Police say a Westbrook woman went missing on Monday, and are asking for the public’s help to find her.

Officials publish COVID-19 vaccination rates for Maine students by school district

The state of Maine has published estimated vaccination rates for students in each school district, with the start of the school year right around the corner.

Giant rubber ducky takes flight; where will it land next?

A 25-foot inflatable duck named Joy disappeared over the weekend, as mysteriously as it arrived, after bringing days of delight to a seaside Maine community.

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Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients

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PepsiCo said Thursday it's launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec. 1.

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Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars

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Blue Origin launched its huge New Glenn rocket Thursday with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos' company and NASA are counting on to get people and supplies to the moon.

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Portland police seek local woman reported missing on Wednesday

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Police are asking for help finding a missing woman from Portland.

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President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.

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Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back

The 23-year-old Paul Skenes capped his blistering rise to stardom by capturing the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the honor coming minutes after Skubal won baseball's premier pitching prize in the American League for the second straight year as the anchor of the Detroit Tigers.