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Vaccination eligibility to expand to Maine school staff and child care providers

Governor Janet Mills announced Wednesday that her administration will align Maine’s vaccination plan with President Biden’s recent directive to make school staff and child care providers eligible.

Passenger injured after tree branch falls on moving vehicle in Sidney

A 79-year-old woman was critically injured after getting impaled by the branch of a falling tree while riding in the passenger seat of a car.

Missing Augusta man found dead

A Maine man who’s been missing since January was found dead in Augusta.

Livestreamed mass and other events planned for St. Patrick’s Day week

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland will livestream St. Patrick’s Day mass this year.

Mainers 60 and older now eligible for coronavirus vaccine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine expanded eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine to people who are 60 and older on Wednesday.

Collins to back Haaland for Interior, sealing her approval

Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she will support New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to be Interior secretary.

Maine considers ban on aerial herbicide spraying in forestry

Maine lawmakers are considering a proposal to ban aerial spraying of some herbicides in forestry.

49 people charged in connection to alleged NY drug ring

Forty-nine people have been charged in connection to a sophisticated drug trafficking network allegedly run by the New York-based Bully Gang.

Portland businesses can continue renewing outdoor dining and retail permits into 2022

The City of Portland has outlined it’s plan for the use of outdoor retail and restaurant space for the foreseeable future.

Hannaford locations across Maine will begin offering J&J vaccine

Hannaford says it’ll begin administering COVID-19 vaccines later this week.

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Maine Legislature Passes Bill to Study Costs of Climate Change

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The bill passed mostly on party lines this week

3 hours ago in Local

Judge Gives DOJ Access to Maine Sports Rosters, But Not List of Transgender Athletes

The judge questioned the motivation of the federal request for information on transgender athletes.

7 hours ago in Local

Motorcyclist killed in 3-vehicle crash in Raymond

A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle in crash in Raymond on Monday evening.

7 hours ago in Local

New data show most ICE detainees in Maine immigration sweep did not have criminal convictions

New data shows only a fraction of nearly 200 people arrested during January’s immigration enforcement surge in Maine had criminal convictions.

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A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays

It has a catchy name — Build America, Buy America — and the lauded goal of bringing manufacturing jobs back…