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Regulators to investigate claims against CMP parent in suit

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine utility regulators will investigate allegations raised in a lawsuit against the parent company of Central Maine Power.

Maine National Guard Members deployed to 10 healthcare facilities as COVID hospitalizations surge

The office of Governor Janet Mills says members of Maine’s National Guard will deploy to 10 healthcare facilities to help alleviate strain on hospitals amid a rise in COVID hospitalizations.

Maine jobless claims grew due to seasonal factors

The growth in unemployment claims in Maine is largely due to seasonal factors, the Maine Department of Labor said.

Two people hospitalized with serious injuries after head-on crash in Gorham

A crash in Gorham on Monday left two people seriously injured.

Senate candidate from Maine known for debate stunts dies at 62

Max Linn, a former U.S. Senate candidate from Maine who shook up a high-profile race with his antics during debates, has died. He was 62.

Squadron created to oversee submarines during overhauls

KITTERY, Maine (AP) The Navy is reconstituting a squadron to oversee submarines while they’re being repaired and overhauled at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Gas prices fall again in Maine, northern New England

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Gas prices fell in northern New England again over the past week.

Rural Maine artists residency has new director from Boston

MONSON, Maine (AP) An artists’ residency and arts center in rural Maine has hired a longtime arts administrator as its new director.

Maine potato companies to invest in solar power systems

FORT KENT, Maine (AP) A pair of potato companies in northern Maine is receiving help from the federal government to install solar power systems.

Busy highway bridge in southern Maine to be rebuilt

The project began last week and is expected to last into 2025. The work will cost about $27.5 million.

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