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Report: Man charged in Capitol riot threatened Rep. Pingree

A newspaper is reporting that a Maine man facing federal charges for participating in the riot at the U.S. Capitol made threatening phone calls to the office of U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree.

Rockland ferry terminal closed due to COVID-19 case

A positive COVID-19 test has prompted the closure of the Maine state ferry terminal in Rockland.

Man riding motorcycle suffers serious injuries after striking deer in Lisbon

Police in Lisbon say a man riding a motorcycle was seriously hurt when he struck a deer.

Biddeford festival celebrating Franco-American heritage postponed until 2022

Another summer tradition in Maine has been postponed because of the pandemic.

Police identify two men found dead in Farmington

Police have identified the two men found dead inside of a residence in Farmington on Tuesday morning.

Brookfield seeks to stop plan for sea-run salmon on Kennebec

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The owner of four dams on the Kennebec River is suing to stop the governor’s plan that could imperil the dams.

PPP, championed by Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, extended to May 31

(AP) President Joe Biden signed off on an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program that was championed by Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.

Maine Lobster Festival cancelled again due to pandemic

(AP) Maine’s celebration of all things lobster is a no-go for this summer.

Maine CDC works to get more vaccine doses to small pharmacies

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine is working to get more COVID-19 vaccines into small and independent pharmacies in the state.

Maine Democrats push through $8.3B budget without GOP support

The Maine Legislature has given final approval to an $8.3 billion budget with Democrats pushing it through over Republican objections.

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