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More women than men getting COVID-19 vaccines in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) More women than men are getting vaccinated against coronavirus in the state of Maine.

Maine finishes 1st phase of vehicle charging station network

With the installation of a high-speed electric vehicle charging station in North Windham, Maine has completed the first phase of an expanding public network of charging stations.

Police deem threat rumor against UMaine to be not credible

Police said a rumor of threats against the University of Maine was not credible, and a man connected to the rumor faces no charges.

Maine follows US CDC guidance and loosens mask rules

Maine is loosening the state’s mask-wearing requirements in the wake of new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Maine might ban corporations from making campaign donations

Lawmakers in Maine might ban corporations from contributing directly to state legislators or their political action committees.

Freeport town councilors to consider new restrictions on short-term rentals

Freeport town councilors to consider new restrictions on short-term rentals

Suspect nabbed in Maine with more than 2 pounds of cocaine, police say

(WGAN) An Oregon man was arrested after Maine State Police say found more than 2 pounds of cocaine in his car.

Funtown Splashtown to reopen after being shut down due to pandemic

(AP) One of New England’s oldest amusement parks will reopen this season after a year off due to the pandemic.

Maine eyes creation of COVID-19 memorial

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine might create a memorial for victims of COVID-19 in its state capital city.

Maine population grew slowly over the last decade

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s population grew slowly over the last decade, in which the state added about 34,000 residents, the U.S. Census Bureau reported on Monday.

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The election warden called police after a argument broke out.

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Voters in Maine headed to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on two major questions on the state ballot.

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Thousands without power as strong wind gusts topple power lines in Maine

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Strong winds knocked out power to nearly 25,000 CMP customers at one point on Tuesday.

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Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.