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Maine reports 267 coronavirus cases, 2 deaths

(AP) The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 267 additional cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths Friday.

Health care workers file lawsuit against state of Maine, Gov. Mills

(AP) A group of health care workers in Maine has filed a class-action lawsuit against the state, Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and health networks with a complaint that a requirement to vaccinate against COVID-19 violates religious freedom.

Maine jobless claims dip again

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Weekly unemployment claims in Maine are continuing to decrease.

Maine beach to remain closed amid oil spill cleanup

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A popular Maine beach will remain closed on Friday due to cleanup efforts following an oil spill.

Crash in Maine kills bicyclist, 72

GORHAM, Maine (AP) Police in Maine said a car crash in Gorham killed a 72-year-old bicyclist.

Police investigate shooting in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood that left man in critical condition

Portland police say a man is in critical condition after a shooting Wednesday night.

Man struck and killed by train in Portland

Police in Portland are investigating after a man was struck by a train Wednesday evening.

Gov. Mills assures employees that Sappi Paper Mill “isn’t going anywhere” despite environmental concerns

Governor Janet Mills says she won’t allow the Sappi Paper Mill to be shut down, as the environmental impact of nearby dams is reviewed by regulators. 

Police investigate death of woman found in Fairfield driveway

Police are investigating what led up to the death of a woman whose body was found at the end of a driveway in Fairfield.

Maine reports 390 additional COVID-19 infections

(AP/WGAN) The Maine CDC reported a whopping 390 new COVID-19 cases Thursday. It was the highest single-day total since early May.

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