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2 die in Maine highway crash stemming from police chase

Police in Maine say two people died in a crash that stemmed from a police chase on Interstate 95.

Maine to revamp vaccine priority as virus cases surge

The number of COVID-19 infections continues to soar in Maine, reaching a new daily record on Wednesday, as the state makes plans to update its vaccine plan to prioritize older residents.

Police-involved chase ends in crash on I-95 in Maine; police also respond to separate, fatal crash

Maine State Police say they’re investigating a chase and a fatal crash that both occurred on I-95 on Tuesday.

Senator Angus King joins Maine’s two U.S. House members in calling for impeachment

Calling President Donald Trump “intemperate and impulsive,” independent Sen. Angus King has joined Maine’s two Democratic House members in supporting impeachment.

Maine might require insurance to cover COVID-19 tests, shots

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature will consider a proposal that would require insurance companies to cover COVID-19 tests and immunizations and waive any co-payments related to them.

Both of Maine’s members of U.S. House support impeachment

(AP) Both of Maine’s members of the U.S. House say they’ll vote to impeach the president after a mob marched to the U.S. Capitol at his urging and forced its way into the building.

Equipment staged for construction of power transmission line

An excavation company has begun plowing access roads and staging equipment to begin construction of an electricity transmission corridor aimed at bringing Canadian hydropower to the New England grid.

Maine requiring driver licenses to be renewed again

The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles has reinstated regular deadlines that were extended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine law enforcement steps up security around Statehouse

The Maine Department of Public Safety says security is being stepped up at the Maine Statehouse in response to a warning of the possibility of more violence surrounding the inauguration of President-elect Joseph Biden.

11 deaths, 715 cases of coronavirus reported by Maine health officials

The Maine CDC reported 11 new coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, raising the statewide death toll to 449.

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Hundreds of Workers Temporarily Laid Off as Woodland Pulp Shuts Down

Hundreds of workers are facing temporary layoffs at Woodland Pulp in Baileyville. The mill has shut down until mid-December, citing market challenges. Maine officials are stepping in to help affected employees.

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Portland police say parents won’t press charges after student grabbed while walking to school

No charges are expected after an eighth-grade student at King Middle School in Portland was grabbed by the wrist by an unknown person while walking to school on Thursday.