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Coronavirus outbreak reported at Hannaford distribution center in Winthrop

A coronavirus outbreak at a Hannaford distribution center in Winthrop is under investigation by the Maine CDC.

Maine sees dip in crime rate in 2019

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Department of Public Safety says the number of crimes reported in the state has decreased for an eighth consecutive year, even though violent crimes grew by 3.1 percent.

Renters face deadline for help as COVID-19 infections grow

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Renters have until Wednesday to apply for assistance from the Maine State Housing Authority.

Maine man arrested for manslaughter in fatal crash

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A Maine man charged with manslaughter in a fatal crash that killed his passenger on July 7 is being detained at the Penobscot County Jail.

Maine CDC reports 590 cases, seven deaths as vaccination effort continues

The Maine CDC reported seven new deaths and 590 additional cases of the coronavirus Tuesday morning.

Maine land trust opens new York preserve to the public

YORK, Maine (AP) A Maine land trust has opened a forest preserve in a southern Maine town to the public.

Traffic stop triggers 4 arrests, seizure of fentanyl

GRAY, Maine (AP) A routine traffic stop in Maine led to the seizure of cash, guns and 500 grams of fentanyl, law enforcement officials said.

Maine reports more than 400 new coronavirus cases, three more deaths

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine CDC reported 439 new cases of the coronavirus Monday.

Toilet paper factory slows down after busy year in pandemic

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A Maine toilet paper factory that opened months before panic buying ensued at the start of the pandemic has enjoyed a “banner” first year, its owner said.

Orrington man dead after his car strikes a tree

According to our info partners at CBS13, Douglas A. Bryant, 60, was traveling southbound on route 7 in a white 2005 Pontiac Grand Am when his car went off the roadway.

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