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Massive spike in unemployment claims reported at Coronavirus spreads in Maine

Amid the spread of Coronavirus in the state, the Maine Department of Labor has announced a dramatic spike in unemployment claims.

12-year-old girl severely burned while tending brush fire

Officials say a 12-year-old girl was severely burned when her clothes caught fire as a brush fire was being burned in her yard in Eddington.

Catholic Diocese of Portland suspends all masses as Coronavirus spreads

Amid the Coronavirus concerns, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has announced the suspension of all daily and Sunday masses in Maine.

Staff member at Old Orchard Beach High School tests positive for Coronavirus

A staff member at Old Orchard Beach High School has tested positive for coronavirus, according to school officials.

Mills issues Executive Order to shutter restaurants and bar dine-in operations

Augusta (WGAN) — As the number of cases of Coronavirus continue rise, Governor Janet Mills is taking additional steps to…

University of Southern Maine faculty member tests positive for coronavirus

A part-time University of Southern Maine faculty member has tested positive for the coronavirus.

L.L. Bean shutting down retail stores across U.S., including Maine flagship store

FREEPORT, Maine (AP) – L.L. Bean is closing all of its retail stores across the country, including its flagship store in Maine that’s closed only five times previously, to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

Amid Coronavirus concerns, officials consider delaying implementation of plastic bag law

State leaders are having conversations about delaying the implementation of a new law banning single-use plastic bags. That as officials look for way to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus in Maine.