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PUC approves largest green energy purchase in Maine history
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Public Utilities Commission has approved 17 renewable energy projects, representing the largest procurement of renewable energy in Maine’s history.
Worker completed nursing home shift despite virus symptoms
MADISON, Maine (AP) A Maine newspaper reports that an employee at a nursing home where a coronavirus outbreak has killed seven residents worked an overnight shift while she had COVID-19 symptoms.
Divers recover body of York woman in Maine lake
Maine State Police and a Maine Marine Patrol dive team recovered the body of a York woman who fell in a lake after the boat she was on capsized.
Sheriff’s office identifies York County Jail inmate who died
The York County Sheriff’s Office has identified an inmate at the York County Jail who died over the weekend.
Maine to make $95M in pandemic recovery grants available
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine plans to make about $95 million in coronavirus pandemic recovery grants available to businesses and nonprofit organizations in the state.
Drought conditions in Maine qualify farmers for federal help
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (AP) State authorities in Maine are encouraging farmers in the northern part of the state to contact the U.S. Department of Agriculture for assistance in the wake of the declaration of a drought disaster.
Ranked voting in Maine a go for presidential election
A Maine Supreme Court decision means ranked choice voting will be used for the first time in a presidential race anywhere in the United States.
Central Maine Medical Center in lockdown following shooting threat
Central Maine Medical Center was placed in lockdown Tuesday morning after someone called and threatened to come to the hospital with a gun.
Maine CDC warns of potential COVID-19 exposure at Portland Jetport
Maine health officials are warning of potential exposure to COVID-19 at the Portland International Jetport after someone who tested positive for the virus nearly boarded a plane.
