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6,700 Mainers filed first-time jobless claims last week

Initial jobless claims in Maine fell last week to their lowest level since the coronavirus outbreak began in the state about three months ago.

Gov. Mills extends civil state of emergency for another 30 days

Maine Governor Janet Mills on Wednesday declared a 30-day extension of Maine’s Civil State of Emergency.

Drug agents seize $15,000 worth of fentanyl from Saco man

Drug agents seize $15,000 in fentanyl from Saco man

Maine State Museum to reopen after 3 months of closure

The Maine State Museum is scheduled to reopen to the public after three months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Some testing swabs discarded after Trump visit, company says

A Maine company is acknowledging that it discarded specialized swabs for coronavirus testing that were produced while President Donald Trump visited its plant.

Maine Democratic US Senate hopeful Gideon misses debate

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The establishment-backed candidate in the Democratic Senate primary was a no-show at a televised debate, but she said…

Portland man accused of vandalizing property claims police are retaliating for social media posts

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) A Portland man says he believes police arrived at his home to serve him a summons in…

Portland art gallery owner turns boarded-up window into public mural

The owner of a fine art gallery in Portland is trying to make the best of a bad situation.

Appeals court to hear Maine church against gathering rules

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A federal appeals court is expected to hear an appeal from an evangelical church that has challenged a ban on large gatherings by the governor of Maine.

Union leader fires shot over bow in negotiations at shipyard

BATH, Maine (AP) The leader of the largest union at Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works said workers are ready to strike if the company doesn’t return to the negotiating table with suitable offer.

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Sen. King to continue to vote for GOP stopgap bill to end shutdown

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Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King says he'll continue supporting a stopgap measure proposed by Republicans to open the government.

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11 dogs, 4 cats killed in fire that destroyed Avon home

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11 dogs and four cats were killed in a fire in Franklin County.

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Dion Frustrated Over Delay in Renewal of Popular Music Festival

City Council members are clashing over the terms of the contract

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Mills Could Announce U.S. Senate Run Next Week

Axios reports a source says the announcement will certainly happen this month

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UMaine Fort Kent Hosting First-Ever Poutine Fest

The gathering is being described as a way to celebrate the  Acadian culture.