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Hundreds sign up for Maine vaccine sweepstakes on 1st day

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Hundreds of people have signed up for Maine’s vaccination sweepstakes event in the day since it was announced.

Governor Mills announces sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations

Mills on Wednesday unveiled the “Don’t Miss Your Shot: Vacationland Sweepstakes”, which will award one vaccinated Mainer with a sizable winning.

Police say missing Glenburn man found safe

UPDATE: Police say Randall has been found safe.

Police arrest man accused of cutting women’s arms in Portland

Police in Portland have arrested a man accused of bumping into women and cutting their arms.

Suspect taken into custody following incident in Waterboro

A suspect is in custody following an incident in Waterboro.

Colorado couple donates $25M to Maine Medical Center

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Colorado couple is donating $25 million to a capital campaign for Maine Medical Center, the state’s largest hospital.

MacKenzie Scott donates $4M to Maine arts programs

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has included the Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Expansion Arts Fund and Yarmouth’s 317 Main Community Center in her latest round of donations.

Proposal to replace Maine power companies moves ahead

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A proposal to replace power companies in Maine with a consumer-owned utility has passed a test in the Maine Legislature.

Casco woman accused of stabbing man at motel

Police arrested a woman accused of stabbing a man at a motel in Casco.

Sanford police charge boyfriend after woman found unconscious in street

Police say they’ve made an arrest after a woman was found unconscious in the street, though they say they don’t suspect foul play was involved.

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