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Maine schools get more funding under COVID-19 stimulus

The U.S. Department of Education is awarding more than $183 million to Maine’s K-12 schools as part of the latest federal coronavirus relief package.

Maine-based COVID-19 testing swab manufacturer named “Company of the Year”

A Maine manufacturer of medical supplies that have proved critical during the coronavirus pandemic won a Company of the Year award from a business magazine.

Collins: Congress will affirm presidential election results

All four members of Maine’s congressional delegation were safe after demonstrators stormed the Capitol building to delay Congress from certifying the results of November’s election.

Maine’s congressional delegation confirmed as Capitol goes on lockdown

All four members of Maine’s congressional delegation are safe after demonstrators stormed the Capitol building to create chaos.

Maine politicians seek rule change to ease lobster shipping

The congressional delegation from Maine is pushing for a federal rule change it said would make it easier to transport live lobsters.

Maine city sees reduced bus service amid driver shortage

The bus system in one of Maine’s largest cities is reducing service amid a shortage of drivers.

Maine State Police close down interstate briefly due to two separate incidents

Two incidents briefly shut down traffic on I-95 on Tuesday morning.

Man charged with setting fires at church held on $25K bail

A Maine man charged with setting fires at a Massachusetts church with a predominantly Black congregation has been held on $25,000 bail.

Police investigate multi-vehicle crash in Auburn

One man is in the hospital in serious condition following a three-vehicle crash at an intersection in Auburn.

Portland’s city council votes to extend outdoor dining until May

Portland’s City Council has extended outdoor dining in public spaces into the spring.

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Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Let Jails Turn Away Some ICE Detainees

Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.

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Two Arrested in Gardiner for Drug Dealing, Gun Charges

Officers say they saw what looked like illegal drugs at the residence.

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New Hampshire Man Dead in I-95 Crash in Newport

Maine State Police say they were on their way to assist a stopped car in the travel lane of I-95.

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Casco Bay Lines considers another fare hike for passengers

Riding the ferry in Casco Bay could get more expensive as the ferry line considers a 21 percent increase for passenger fares.

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Sen. Collins’ office says remark about not seeking another term after November was an “off-hand comment”

Sen. Susan Collins is walking back her comment that she would only serve one more term if elected in November.