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No bars opening in Maine due to virus surge

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Dejected voters looking to cry in their beers over Election Day’s results will have to do so at home.

Mills Administration postpones bar openings in light of rising Covid-19 cases

The states original plan was to reopen bars Monday November 2nd, but the in the last week the Maine CDC has announced a record breaking number of Covid-19 cases.

Police identify possible suspect in Oak Hill HS bomb threat

Sabattus Police say they have identified a potential suspect following a bomb threat at Oak Hill High School last week,…

COVID-19 cases continue to soar Saturday, 1 death, 98 new cases

After a triple digit increase of coronavirus cases on Friday, the significant growth of cases continued Saturday with 98 new…

Portland High School could send 50 people into quarantine after positive COVID-19 cases

Four recent positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the Portland School System, according to superintendent Xavier Botana. These…

Franklin Memorial Hospital reports 4 positive coronavirus cases

Franklin Memorial Hospital announced Friday that four members of its care team have tested positive for COVID-19.

56 in quarantine after coronavirus scare at Canaan Elementary

Canaan currently has three classrooms, including 47 students and nine students who have been asked to quarantine.

Legal action taken against Maine company over delivery of medical supplies

A Maine company facing criminal charges over failed delivery of medical supplies during the pandemic is now facing a lawsuit, as well.

City of Portland says residents have returned more than 28,000 absentee ballots

The city of Portland reported Friday that more than 32,000 absentee ballots have been requested.

Maine CDC director on coronavirus surge: ‘this is serious’

As the state reported its first-ever triple-digit surge in cases Friday, Maine’s top election official said residents must “take action now.”

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