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Maine CDC reports 36 new coronavirus cases, governor extends state of civil emergency

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 36 new cases of COVID-19 and one death on Tuesday.

Old Town man shot and killed by police in armed confrontation

Maine State Police say an Old Town man was shot and killed by troopers during an armed confrontation on Tuesday morning.

Dozens of virus cases at rehab center; colleges to get money

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine health officials say a rehabilitation center in Augusta has dozens of cases of coronavirus, including patients and staff members.

Judge OKs referendum on utility corridor; appeal is expected

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – An attempt to stop a statewide vote on Central Maine Power’s proposed hydropower transmission corridor failed, but an appeal is likely.

Police: Man who ran from scene of alleged assault dies

Police say a Portland man who ran from the scene of an alleged assault and jumped into a cove has died.

Maine CDC confirms 65 new coronavirus cases on Monday, no new deaths

The Maine Center for Disease Control on Sunday confirmed 65 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, raising the total number of cases in the state to 698.

Bath trapping program nabs 24 raccoons, 4 skunks

A trapping program aimed at reducing the density of wildlife to reduce the number of rabid animals has wrapped up in Bath.

Maine looking for artist to spend 2 weeks in forest solitude

The state of Maine is looking for an artist to spend two weeks in solitude in one of the most remote parts of the state.

Party like it’s 1820: Maine reschedules bicentennial events

The Maine Bicentennial Commission has rescheduled a party in Augusta that was supposed to mark the kickoff of events.

Wind, rain to lash New England as Maine recovers from storm

A storm packing gusts upward of 60 mph is moving into New England, promising to spread more misery in locked-down states.

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