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Lewiston Public Schools extending closure

Lewiston (WGME) — Superintendent of Lewiston Public Schools announced today that Lewiston Schools will be closed through most of April.…

Portland police officer in quarantine after testing positive for Coronavirus

A Portland police officer has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Bates, Colby announce Coronavirus cases

Two more colleges in Maine are reporting Coronavirus cases.

Maine Gov. asks federal government to provide state with personal protective equipment

Governor Janet Mills is pressing the federal government to provide more personal protective equipment and testing supplies to the state of Maine.

Massive spike in unemployment claims reported at Coronavirus spreads in Maine

Amid the spread of Coronavirus in the state, the Maine Department of Labor has announced a dramatic spike in unemployment claims.

12-year-old girl severely burned while tending brush fire

Officials say a 12-year-old girl was severely burned when her clothes caught fire as a brush fire was being burned in her yard in Eddington.

Catholic Diocese of Portland suspends all masses as Coronavirus spreads

Amid the Coronavirus concerns, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has announced the suspension of all daily and Sunday masses in Maine.

Staff member at Old Orchard Beach High School tests positive for Coronavirus

A staff member at Old Orchard Beach High School has tested positive for coronavirus, according to school officials.

Mills issues Executive Order to shutter restaurants and bar dine-in operations

Augusta (WGAN) — As the number of cases of Coronavirus continue rise, Governor Janet Mills is taking additional steps to…

University of Southern Maine faculty member tests positive for coronavirus

A part-time University of Southern Maine faculty member has tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Flight cancellations and delays worsen as government shutdown drags on

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The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal government.

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The Senate voted 60-40 to move toward passing compromise legislation to fund the government

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Mills Slams Trump Administration’s Move to Block SNAP Benefits

Mills made the statement Sunday after the Supreme Court late Friday temporarily blocked a lower court’s order for SNAP funding to be distributed.

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Police are asking Wells residents and businesses in the area to review any available video footage.

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Dixfield Sawmill Heavily Damaged by Fire

The Maine Fire Marshal's Office assisted with the investigation.