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Maine town adopts shelter-in-place order; town closes beach

Another Maine community has declared a civil emergency, urging residents to stay home and shuttering nonessential businesses in an effort to contain the coronavirus.

Thousands of CMP customers wake up without power

Central Maine Power reported thousands of outages Tuesday morning, with more than half of them in Cumberland County.

Police identify victim in fatal Hancock County shooting

Maine State Police identifying the victim in a fatal shooting in the town of Blue Hill.

Home sales, prices rose in Maine in February

The volume and value of home sales in Maine rose in February, the last month before the impact of the coronavirus outbreak could impact sales.

BIW worker tests positive for Coronavirus

BATH, Maine (AP) Bath Iron Works says one of its employees has tested positive for the new coronavirus.

Governor Mills orders many non-essential businesses to close physical locations amid coronavirus outbreak

The Maine CDC says there are now 118 confirmed coronavirus cases in Maine.

Toilet paper company in Maine struggling to keep up with demand

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A humble necessity, toilet paper, is suddenly a hot commodity.

Maine distributing protective equipment, but state CDC director says more is needed

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The head of the Maine Center for Disease Control says the state is distributing more than 22,000 pieces of protective equipment to health care facilities across the state.

Maine State Police investigate deadly shooting in Hancock County

BLUE HILL, Maine (AP) Maine State Police detectives are investigating a shooting death in Blue Hill.

Wardens: Maine man dies in Mapleton snowmobile crash

Maine game wardens say a 25-year-old snowmobiler was killed in a crash in Mapleton.

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Lewiston Firefighters Credit Quick Response in Saving Home

No injuries were reported.

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Two Teens Arrested in Crime Spree Across Numerous Maine Towns

The investigation remains active, and additional charges may be filed.

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Maine woman pleads guilty in death of 90-year-old Litchfield man

A Lewiston woman accused of murdering a 90-year-old man in Litchfield pleaded guilty to manslaughter in court on Tuesday as part of a plea deal.

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Police arrest driver who they say struck 3 police cruisers in South Portland

An Augusta woman is charged with OUI after police say she crashed into three police cruisers Friday night in South Portland.

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Portland Police Locate Missing 17-Year-Old Girl from NH During Traffic Stop

Officers say they pulled over a vehicle at the intersection of Hanover and Lancaster streets.