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Public health officials in Maine announce 30 new coronavirus cases, 2 more deaths

The Maine Center for Disease Control on Saturday announced 30 new confirmed coronavirus cases and two additional deaths related to COVID-19.

Maine’s primary election moved to July due to coronavirus concerns

Maine Governor Janet Mills signed an executive order Friday that moves the state’s primary election to July 14th.

Virus concerns delay legal pot, can clam festival in Maine

Maine officials decided Friday to delay the rollout of legalized marijuana in the state due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus.

Cable providers must now pro-rate when Mainers disconnect

A new law in Maine requires that cable providers must pro-rate charges when a customer disconnects service.

Maine CDC: 586 confirmed coronavirus cases, 17 deaths

Maine health officials are reporting a total of 586 confirmed cases of coronavirus on Friday.

More than $1 billion approved for Maine small businesses impacted by virus

More than 5,000 small businesses in Maine are approved for more than $1 billion in forgivable loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said.

Maine IDs traveling salesperson as virus ‘super spreader’

A traveling salesperson helped spread the coronavirus in Maine and several other states early in the outbreak last month, the leader of the Maine Center for Disease Control said.

April storm knocks out power to more than 200,000 CMP customers

A spring storm that brought rain, snow and strong gusty winds to Maine knocked out power to more than 200,000 Central Maine Power customers.

Eddington man accused of causing overnight standoff with police taken into custody

An Eddington man accused of causing a standoff is now in jail, according to police.

Late-season storm to bring snow to northern New England

A late season storm is bringing the possibility of snow — some of it heavy — to parts of Maine New Hampshire, and Vermont.

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