Maine jails making change to stop virus, commissioner says

ALFRED, Maine (AP) The commissioner of the Maine Department of Corrections says Maine’s county jails are implementing stricter precautions in response to an outbreak at a jail in the southern part of the state.

Strong wind gusts knock out power to more than 100,000 Maine homes, businesses

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) Powerful wind gusts led to more than 100,000 outages among Central Maine Power customers Wednesday morning.

Inmate at Cumberland County Jail tests positive for COVID-19

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says an individual who was taken to the county jail tested positive for COVID-19.

Poland Spring, UMaine to partner on alternative packaging

The University of Maine Forest Bioproducts Research Institute is partnering with Poland Spring to develop materials that could be used for alternative packaging.

Maine seeks to end coronavirus outbreaks at jails

Authorities in Maine are recommending that every county jail in the state set up a COVID-19 testing plan as the state continues to grapple with a large outbreak at a jail in Alfred.

Maine voters can now track their absentee ballots

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Maine is allowing voters to track their absentee ballots online.

Sen. Susan Collins, Maine House Speaker Sarah Gideon clash in Senate race debate

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Sara Gideon have clashed over the Supreme Court and the pandemic response during their second debate in the closely watched Senate race.

Oakland, Maine church gathering may have violated COVID-19 safety guidelines

OAKLAND, Maine (AP) The town manager of Oakland says a weekend gathering at a church has the “potential to be a superspreader” event.

Inspection reveals lack of coronavirus safety measures at Maine jails in wake of outbreak

Some of Maine’s jails didn’t require inmates and staff to wear masks in the aftermath of the early stages of a large outbreak at a jail in the southern part of the state, the Bangor Daily News reported.

COVID-19 cases in Maine counties spiking, worrying officials

Maine’s top health official says the number of new cases of the coronavirus is growing and he’s warning about a “geometric surge.” Another health official is worried about outbreaks “coalescing into one big fire.”