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Maine scallops continue downward trend after years of growth

Maine’s prized scallop fleet caught fewer of the shellfish for the second year in a row despite nationwide trends toward increased catch.

Portland Water District – Wastewater: Only Flush Toilet Paper

As you may have experienced over the past couple weeks toilet paper is scarce and some have moved using alternatives. …

More visits to Maine’s state parks during virus shutdown

More people than usual are visiting Maine’s state parks this month as residents look for ways to get outside and stay active while maintaining social distance.

Local Grocery Stores are hiring amid coronavirus outbreak

While many are being laid off, Shaw’s is looking for employees with immediate openings at a number of its stores.

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.

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Bates College Lifts Shelter-In-Place as Lewiston Police Search for Armed Man

Students at Bates College in Lewiston were told to shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon due to reports of a man with a gun.

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Maine motorcyclist dies after crashing into utility pole in Wales

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Maine Congressman Golden is sole House Democrat to vote against war powers resolution

Maine Democratic Congressman Jared Golden joined Republicans in defeating a measure to limit the president's ability to wage war in Iran.