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Mills Administration postpones bar openings in light of rising Covid-19 cases

The states original plan was to reopen bars Monday November 2nd, but the in the last week the Maine CDC has announced a record breaking number of Covid-19 cases.

Police identify possible suspect in Oak Hill HS bomb threat

Sabattus Police say they have identified a potential suspect following a bomb threat at Oak Hill High School last week,…

COVID-19 cases continue to soar Saturday, 1 death, 98 new cases

After a triple digit increase of coronavirus cases on Friday, the significant growth of cases continued Saturday with 98 new…

Portland High School could send 50 people into quarantine after positive COVID-19 cases

Four recent positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the Portland School System, according to superintendent Xavier Botana. These…

Franklin Memorial Hospital reports 4 positive coronavirus cases

Franklin Memorial Hospital announced Friday that four members of its care team have tested positive for COVID-19.

56 in quarantine after coronavirus scare at Canaan Elementary

Canaan currently has three classrooms, including 47 students and nine students who have been asked to quarantine.

Legal action taken against Maine company over delivery of medical supplies

A Maine company facing criminal charges over failed delivery of medical supplies during the pandemic is now facing a lawsuit, as well.

City of Portland says residents have returned more than 28,000 absentee ballots

The city of Portland reported Friday that more than 32,000 absentee ballots have been requested.

Maine CDC director on coronavirus surge: ‘this is serious’

As the state reported its first-ever triple-digit surge in cases Friday, Maine’s top election official said residents must “take action now.”

Three Maine counties designated yellow under state’s COVID-19 risk advisory system

Waldo, Somerset, and Washington counties are now in the yellow category under Maine’s color-coded COVID-19 risk advisory system, as coronavirus case numbers continue to climb across the state.

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With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.

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The Maine Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that an expansion of ranked choice voting would violate the state constitution.

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Maine lawmakers rebuke Trump’s Easter Sunday social media post threatening Iran

Maine Democratic Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says it's time to invoke the 25th amendment after a post by President Trump on Easter Sunday.

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Tuesday Snow Coming to Maine; Weekend Rain Trend in 2025 Not Likely This Spring

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Platner Using Trivia Games and Happy Hours in Maine Senate Campaign

Platner is facing Gov. Janet Mills in the June 9 primary, with the winner taking on five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins,