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Gov. Mills announces acceleration of Maine’s vaccination plan

Governor Janet Mills announced Friday that Maine will accelerate it’s vaccination efforts, to align with a new directive from President Biden to make all adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine by May 1st.

Drugs, loaded guns seized from Bangor man, police say

(WGAN) Bangor police say they arrested a man and seized a large supply of heroin, crack cocaine and other drugs.

All Maine counties remain green under school health advisory system

All of Maine’s counties remain green in the latest update to the state’s COVID-19 school health advisory system.

Maine sees slight dip in new unemployment claims

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) unemployment claims ticked down slightly in early March in Maine, though the coronavirus pandemic continued to have consequences for the state’s economy.

Friday marks one year since Maine recorded its first positive coronavirus test

PORTLAND, Maine – Friday marked the anniversary of the first recorded case of the coronavirus in Maine.

Maine approves ‘bill of rights’ for COVID-19 patients

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature has approved a bill designed to eliminate barriers to coronavirus screening, testing and immunization.

Maine approves supplemental budget after false start

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature has approved a supplemental budget that state leaders say is critical to keeping the state’s economy afloat amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Police posed as reporter in phone call with hostage taker

Maine State Police impersonated a journalist during a deadly standoff with a hostage taker when a TV news reporter received a call from the suspect and handed his cellphone to police.