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Androscoggin County changed to yellow under COVID-19 advisory system
Androscoggin County now joins several others in the “yellow” category under the state’s COVID-19 health advisory system.
Maine gov: Store workers shouldn’t have to be “COVID cops”
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s governor says employees at local stores who encounter people who won’t comply with the state’s mask requirements shouldn’t have to enforce the rules themselves.
Ryan Fecteau nominated to be the next Maine House speaker
Democrats in the Maine House of Representatives have nominated Ryan Fecteau to serve as the next speaker of the House.
Maine sees more jobless claims amid seasonal layoffs, surging pandemic
The Maine Department of Labor says it recorded nearly 3,000 new unemployment claims, an increase linked to seasonal layoffs in restaurants, lodging and construction industries.
EU closer to eliminating tariffs on American lobster
The European Union is closer to eliminating tariffs on imports of American lobsters after an important committee approved the move.
Mom seeks new trial in child’s murder that prompted reforms
A woman who was convicted of murdering her 10-year-old daughter has appealed to Maine’s highest court to request a new trial claiming that she was the victim of abuse by her former husband.
Two teenagers suspected of spray-painting racial slur in Yarmouth
Police say they’ve identified two teenagers they believe are responsible for graffiti in Yarmouth.
City says Portland workers won’t collect hazard pay next month
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) Hazard pay for workers in Portland will not be going into effect next month.
Two more Mainers die with covid-19, CDC says
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) The Maine CDC announced Wednesday that four more people have died with covid-19.
