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Maine hospital set to launch COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Portland Expo

The Portland Expo building will become a mass vaccination site next month.

Maine bishop calls governor’s capacity limit for houses of worship “unacceptable”

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland said Thursday that changes to the state rules about religious gatherings won’t allow many more of the state’s Catholics to attend services in person.

Nestle selling North American bottled-water brands for $4.3B

Global food giant Nestle is selling its North American bottled-water brands for $4.3 billion.

Androscoggin County Commissioners shoot down anti-mask resolution

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The Androscoggin County Commission has turned down a resolution proposed by a commissioner who opposes mask mandates.

Yarmouth Clam Festival cancelled for second year in a row

YARMOUTH, Maine (AP) The coronavirus pandemic has forced the cancellation of Maine’s annual celebration of clams for the second straight year.

Maine broke record for overdose deaths during pandemic year

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Drug overdose deaths in Maine appeared to increase during the first month of the year after a record-setting 2020.

Collins: Maine GOP should focus on elections, not rebuke

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) In response to an attack from members of her own party, Sen. Susan Collins is suggesting the Maine GOP should learn from her success as New England’s only Republican on Capitol Hill instead of rebuking her for voting to convict former President Donald Trump.

Governor Mills extends emergency declaration for 30 days

Maine’s state of civil emergency has been extended for another month, as the state comes up on a year of combatting the pandemic.

“Voice of American conservatism” Rush Limbaugh dies after cancer battle

Rush Limbaugh, the talk radio host who became the voice of American conservatism, has died.

Police charge man and woman with drug trafficking in York County

Two people have been arrested and charged with drug trafficking in York County.

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