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Inspection reveals lack of coronavirus safety measures at Maine jails in wake of outbreak

Some of Maine’s jails didn’t require inmates and staff to wear masks in the aftermath of the early stages of a large outbreak at a jail in the southern part of the state, the Bangor Daily News reported.

COVID-19 cases in Maine counties spiking, worrying officials

Maine’s top health official says the number of new cases of the coronavirus is growing and he’s warning about a “geometric surge.” Another health official is worried about outbreaks “coalescing into one big fire.”

Police investigate pair of shootings in Portland

Police investigate pair of shootings in Portland

Body of missing Maine man found after multi-day search

DENMARK, Maine (AP) Searchers have found the body of a Portland man who was missing for several days near Pleasant Mountain.

More layoffs at Maine paper mill after blast

JAY, Maine (AP) The owner of the Androscoggin paper mill is cutting another 51 jobs, bringing the total to 110 workers laid off since an explosion in April.

Maine CDC among first to participate in dementia help act

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention will be among the first public health organizations in the country to receive federal money to expand services for people with dementia under a new nationwide program.

Northern Maine airport to make improvements with federal aid

HOULTON, Maine (AP) An international airport in far northern Maine plans to use more than $4 million in federal funding to make improvements.

Teenager drowns in Orono

A teenager drowned in the Stillwater River in Orono Saturday afternoon after reportedly jumping off the Brandon M. Silk Memorial Bridge.

Bangor man killed in I-95 accident Saturday morning

A Bangor man was pronounced dead on the scene Saturday morning, after his car crashed on the I-195 186 off…

Students file lawsuit against UMaine, demanding refund for remote semester

A pair of students are suing the University of Maine and the state’s public university system, arguing they are entitled…

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